2000 Map of Ritidian Point

About this map

Ritidian Point defines the northernmost tip of Guam, where the Philippine Sea meets the Pacific Ocean at the Ritidian Channel. This area of the island is heavily shaped by its strategic military and communications role, featuring the Abandoned Andersen Air Force Base (Northwest Field) and the U S Naval Communication Station Finegayan. Beyond the coastal cliffs and the Guam National Wildlife Refuge, the landscape transitions into the residential and agricultural reaches of Dededo and Yigo. The presence of multiple schools, including Astumbo School and Machananao School, alongside settlements like Agafo Gumas and Oceanview, illustrates the post-war growth of northern Guam. Notable landmarks such as the Guam Observatory and Federal Aviation Agency Headquarters sit alongside local features like the Mataguac Spring and the Guam Golf Resort, marking the intersection of federal utility and local community life.