2013 Map of Cruz Bay OE N

About this map

The Atlantic Ocean dominates this maritime survey, illustrating the critical water passage between the northernmost reaches of the Caribbean islands. This map defines the international and territorial maritime limits, specifically detailing the jagged boundary lines separating St. Thomas and St. John within the United States Virgin Islands. In the lower-right corner, the charts capture The Narrows, a significant nautical bottleneck that has historically served as a primary gateway for vessels traveling between the Atlantic and the protected waters of the Caribbean. The focus here is almost entirely on the open sea and these invisible political thresholds, providing a stark view of how territorial waters are partitioned in this island chain.