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2017 Map of Skagway B-2 SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Chilkoot Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where steep mountainous terrain meets the expansive braided channel of the Chilkat River. The topography is defined by the sharp elevations of the Takshanuk Mountains, including prominent landmarks like Cathedral Peak and Tukgahgo Mtn. These peaks overlook the water-rich lowlands where the Kicking Horse River and Takhin River feed into the primary river system, creating a complex network of wetlands and shifting gravel bars.

Infrastructure is concentrated along the western and southern edges of the mountains, with the Haines Highway following the contour of the land and providing the primary transit route near the water. Coastal features such as Vanderbilt Point, Zimovia Point, and Dok Point mark the transition from the river valley to the more rugged interior heights, illustrating the geographical constraints that have historically shaped movement and settlement in the Haines Borough region.