2021 Map of Sitka D-3 NE

About this map

The coastal interface of Tongass National Forest along the Chatham Strait shoreline is the primary focus of this 2021 study. The landscape is defined by its maritime entry points, most notably the indentation of Cube Cove, which sits south of Square Cove and the prominent Cube Point. These coastal features provided essential shelter and access for early 21st-century nautical and forest service operations. Inland, the topography rises sharply from the saltwater, punctuated by drainage systems like Wheeler Cr and secluded freshwater bodies. Higher elevations to the east contain Peanut Lake and the northern portion of Lake Kathleen, showcasing the hydrological transition from mountain runoff to the sea. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a wilderness area where geographic names such as Point Hepburn serve as critical markers for navigation along this remote Alaskan coastline.