2021 Map of Yakutat B-5 NE

About this map

Chief Situk Grave stands as a significant cultural marker within the coastal landscape where the Situk River meets the Gulf of Alaska. This portion of the Tongass National Forest is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Tawah Creek, Lost River, and Kunaqush Creek, which weave through the low-lying wetlands. The map illustrates a transition from the infrastructure of the Yakutat Airport in the north to the undeveloped shoreline features of Blacksand Island and Blacksand Spit. Local transportation is limited to specialized routes such as Situk Landing Road, Beach Road, and the Tawah Creek Trl, reflecting the area's reliance on river access and coastal navigation. The settlement at Situk remains a focal point in this tide-influenced environment, where the shifting sands of Black Sand North meet the open ocean.