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2013 Map of Christiansted

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Christiansted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Christiansted serves as the central hub of this Saint Croix landscape, where the historic town grid meets the waters of Christiansted Bay. The map reveals a dense network of estates and settlements that speak to the island's plantation history and modern development, including Bulows Minde, Annas Hope, and Cathrines Rest. These names often reflect the historical divisions of the land into colonial-era estates, many of which have evolved into the residential communities seen here.

The southern coastline is defined by protected waters and lagoons, such as Altona Lagoon and Great Pond, separated from the Caribbean Sea by narrow barriers. Inland, the topography rises sharply toward Recovery Hill and Lang Peak, offering a clear view of how the island's geography dictated the placement of roads like the Queen Mary Hwy and South Side Rd. From the maritime activity at Gallows Bay Marina to the inland reaches of Sion Farm, the sheet provides a comprehensive record of the district's modern infrastructure and historical footprint.