2017 Map of Sumdum A-6 SW

About this map

Kake sits on the southwestern coast of Kupreanof Island, overlooking the narrow waters of Keku Strait at the southern edge of this coastal survey. The terrain rises sharply from the shoreline into the dense woods of the Tongass National Forest, reaching heights at Turn Mountain. To the north, the landscape breaks into the open waters of Frederick Sound, where maritime hazards like East Pinta Rocks and the prominent Pinta Point define the coastal navigation. The drainage of Gunnuk Creek provides a vital freshwater path near the settlement, illustrating the relationship between the village and its immediate natural resources. This map reveals a landscape defined by its rugged isolation and the deep reliance of its inhabitants on the surrounding waterways and timberlands.