1958 Map of East Point

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Buck Island Reef National Monument lies just off the northeastern coast, anchored by Buck Island and its surrounding reef system. This 1958 survey detail of Saint Croix captures the eastern extremity of the island, where the landscape is characterized by numerous small estates and plantations with distinctive names such as Sallys Fancy, Fannys Fancy, and Marys Fancy. The topographic data reveals a transition from the elevations of Seven Hills and Goat Hills down to the coastal ponds, including Southgate Pond and Great Pond. Local transport is guided by early routes like Madame Carty Road and Solitude Road. Genealogists and historians can identify numerous residential and agricultural sites, including Union and Mount Washington, Catharinas Hope, and the remnants of Cotton Grove, alongside coastal landmarks like Cramer Park Road leading toward the peninsula's tip at East Point.