
The coastal wilderness of the Admiralty Island National Monument dominates this coastal landscape, where the rugged shoreline meets the Gulf of Alaska. This region, preserved within the Tongass National Forest, represents a largely untouched maritime environment defined by steep elevations and intricate tidal inlets. The presence of the Kootznoowoo Wilderness underscores the area’s significance as a protected ecological zone, characterized by the towering heights of Yeek-Sha Mtn on the western shore. The geography here is shaped by the intersection of deep sea waters and the dense forests of the Alaskan panhandle, offering a clear view of the natural boundaries and land divisions established for forest and monument management.
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1948 · Sitka B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Sitka C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Sumdum B-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Sumdum C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Sitka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Sitka C-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Sitka B-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Sumdum C-6
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Sumdum
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Sitka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000