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2017 Map of Skagway A-2 NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Skagway A-2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The coastal town of Haines serves as the focal point of this 2017 survey, situated prominently on the northern end of the Chilkat Peninsula. The map illustrates the narrow Deshu Isthmus that separates Portage Cove and the Chilkoot Inlet from the expansive Chilkat Inlet to the west. Local infrastructure is well-defined, featuring the Haines Airport and a detailed street network including the Haines Highway and Front Street.

Maritime geography is a defining element of this area, with the Pyramid Island landmark visible in the waters near Pyramid Harbor. To the south, the landscape transitions into the steep slopes of the peninsula, dotted with locations like Letnikof Cove, Mud Bay, and Lily Lake. The western portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic elevation of the coastal mountains, capped by the Rainbow Glacier, which feeds into the numerous creeks and inlets that have shaped this region's settlement and economy.