2017 Map of Sitka D-2 NE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the steep, timbered slopes of the Alexander Archipelago meet the inland waters. The drainage of Pack Creek is the primary hydrologic feature, winding through deep glacial valleys and narrow ravines typical of this maritime region. This 2017 study illustrates the complex vertical relief of Southeast Alaska, mapping a series of unnamed peaks and high ridges that rise sharply from the shoreline. The map is a record of the wilderness as it was managed in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the dense network of contours and wetlands that define the terrain within Pack Creek basin and the surrounding national forest lands.