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2017 Map of Sitka C-7 SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitka C-7 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the maritime landscape of this coastal quadrangle, where the complex island systems of Southeast Alaska meet the open Gulf of Alaska. The intricate archipelago is defined by navigable waterways like Elbow Passage, Rough Channel, and Smooth Channel, which weave around prominent landmasses such as Klag Island and Vorota Island. This coastal environment is marked by significant topographical landmarks, including the high ground of Flat Top Mtn and the extended reaches of the Takeena Peninsula and Khaz Peninsula.

Maritime navigation is a central theme, evidenced by the many named hazards and landmarks along the coast, such as Khaz Breakers, Middle Breaker, and the isolated Outer Rocks. Deep inlets like Slocum Arm and Ford Arm carve into the mainland, providing protected waters behind the protective barrier of islands like Baird Island and Shale Island. The map documents a landscape where the boundary between sea and shore is constantly shifting through narrow channels and rocky shoals.