
The Channel Islands rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean in this coastal survey, which focuses on the northernmost shoreline of this remote landform. The map captures the interaction between steep maritime topography and the open sea, documenting a rugged stretch of the Ventura County island chain before its inland plateau. This particular area is characterized by dramatic elevation changes along the coast, where the terrestrial terrain meets the surrounding waters. Because this sheet covers a transitional maritime zone, it serves as a specialized reference for the topographic contours and shoreline orientation of the northern reaches of the island.
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1943 · San Nicolas Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · San Nicolas Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1993 · San Nicolas Island
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
2012 · San Nicolas Island OE NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
2012 · San Nicolas Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
2012 · San Nicolas Island OE N
USGS Topo · 1:24,000