2024 Map of Sitka D-3 SE

About this map

Admiralty Island National Monument dominates the eastern half of this modern topographical study, showcasing a landscape defined by protected wilderness and coastal watersheds. The boundary between the Sitka borough and the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area runs vertically through the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska, marking the administrative divide in this maritime environment. On the island itself, the Kootznoowoo Wilderness preserves a complex network of freshwater and saltwater interfaces. Significant interior features include Lake Florence, which is accessible via the Lake Florence Trail. The map also traces the drainages of Ward Creek and Fishery Creek, the latter of which meets the sea near Fishery Point. This era of the Tongass National Forest reflects a commitment to conservation, maintaining the primitive character of the Admiralty Island coastline without the encroachment of modern road networks.