1958 Map of Christiansted

About this map

Saint Croix's northern and central landscapes are depicted here during the late 1950s, a period of transition before major industrial development reshaped the southern coastline. The bustling town of Christiansted anchors the northeastern shore, its harbor protected by Long Reef and dotted with features like Protestant Cay and the Fort Louise Augusta Light. Inland, the map reveals a mosaic of estates and settlements such as Sion Hill, Friedensfeld, and La Reine, many of which were still defined by the footprints of former agricultural operations and extensive ruins.