2017 Map of Sumdum A-6 SE

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Tongass National Forest dominates this Alaskan landscape, where the dense timber of the Alexander Archipelago meets the open waters of Frederick Sound. The coastline is marked by complex topographic shifts, notably around the small protrusion of Schooner Island along the northern shore. In the southern interior, the drainage of Gunnuk Cr cuts through the steep slopes, reflecting the heavy glaciation and high precipitation characteristic of this maritime environment. This 2017 survey illustrates the intersection of federal forest management and the rugged shoreline of the Petersburg Borough, providing a clear view of the natural watercourses and elevation contours that have long dictated movement and subsistence in this remote coastal region.