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1997 Map of Sitka D-3

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Sitka D-3
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Chatham Strait serves as the central maritime artery of this coastal Alaskan landscape, separating the rugged shorelines of Chichagof Island to the west and Admiralty Island to the east. The map documents a wilderness transitioning between industrial activity and conservation, evidenced by the presence of a Logging Camp near Cube Cove and the site of Gypsum (Aband) on the Iyoukeen Peninsula.

The eastern shore is largely defined by the Admiralty Island National Monument and the Kootznoowoo wilderness, where inland waters like Lake Florence and Peanut Lake dot the interior. Navigational markers such as the Lighthouse Reserve near South Passage Point and the Alaska Marine Highway route through the strait highlight the area's continued reliance on sea-based transport between the City and Borough of Sitka and the northern ranger districts.