2017 Map of Skagway A-2 NW

About this map

Mt Emmerich dominates this wilderness landscape in the Haines Borough, where the dramatic elevation changes of the Coast Mountains meet the tidal waters of the Chilkat Inlet. This 2017 survey shows the intricate drainage patterns of the Kicking Horse River as it carves through the steep valleys of the Skagway area. The terrain is defined by the sharp contrasts of the Haska Cr basin, providing a clear picture of the glacial and fluvial geomorphology in this part of Southeast Alaska. Without established roads or settlements, the map focuses on the complex topography and natural boundaries that have dictated movement and survival in the region since the late 19th-century gold rush era.