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1997 Map of Sitka D-2

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Sitka D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Admiralty Island dominates this 1997 revision, showcasing the managed wilderness of southeast Alaska's coastal rainforest. The landscape is defined by the Admiralty Island National Monument and the extensive Kootznoowoo Wilderness, areas designated for their unique ecological value. Small outposts of human activity are limited to Forest Service infrastructure, including the Lake Kathleen Cabin (FS) and two sites on the shores of Lake Florence — the East Lake Florence Cabin (FS) and West Lake Florence Cabin (FS).

A notable inclusion is the Zoological Area near Pack Creek, reflecting the region's importance for wildlife observation and habitat protection. The map details a complex network of drainage systems like Fishery Creek and Wheeler Creek that feed into the surrounding saltwater coves, such as Swan Cove. This document serves as a detailed record of land management and conservation boundaries within the Tongass National Forest at the close of the twentieth century.