1954 Map of Eastern St. Thomas

About this map

East End and the eastern reaches of St Thomas are captured here in a period of transition, showing the island's terrain from the hills of Great North Side down to the complex shorelines of the Caribbean Sea. The settlement pattern centers on historic estates and family-named localities like Mandal, Frydendal, and Mariendal, which are connected by a developing road network and the prominent Turpentine Run drainage. Land use is notably divided between residential growth and conservation, with the Virgin Islands National Park appearing near Red Hook and the isolated Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge to the south. Marine features are exceptionally detailed, marking numerous bays and passages such as the Leeward Passage and Pillsbury Sound, reflecting the island's enduring maritime character.