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1955 Map of Central St. Thomas

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Central St. Thomas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Charlotte Amalie serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing the administrative and maritime heart of the Virgin Islands. The town's layout is defined by its dramatic topography, with landmarks such as Government House, Bluebeard Hill, and Bunker Hill overlooking the bustling St Thomas Harbor. To the west, the infrastructure of the Harry S Truman Airport and the US Naval Reservation on Water Island underscore the strategic and commercial importance of the island during this period. Local spiritual and educational life is represented by the Nisky Mission and the High Sch.

Beyond the urban center, the map details numerous estates and hills that define the island's interior, from Crown Mtn and Hawk Hill to settlements like Lovenlund and Sorgenfri. The coastlines are intricately mapped, showing the relationship between the rugged terrain and protected waters like Magens Bay and Hull Bay. These details offer a precise view of the island's transition from an estate-based geography to a more modern Caribbean hub.