Ancestral home of the Tlingit Indians, captured by the Russians in 1741, sold to the Americans in the historic transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States in 1867- Sitka carries the legacy of each.

Located on Baranof Island in Southeastern Alaska, Sitka is the 5th largest city in Alaska, and as the largest town geographically in the United States, it covers over 4000 square miles mostly only accessible by boat or airplane. Sitka lies at the heart of the largest temperate rain forest in the world, the Tongass National Forest.

To the left is a chart showing the jurisdiction of the Sitka Police Department.

With views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water's edge, Sitka is considered Alaska's most beautiful seaside town.  Residents and visitors enjoy the fresh outdoors on well-marked mountain trails. They can take to the water for a picturesque boat trip or kayaking adventure among nearby islands.

To the right is a photograph of Indian River Falls and below a panoramic view from Ostoia Island in Hoonah Sound both taken by Lt. Barry Allen.