2012 Map of San Nicolas Island OE SW

About this map

San Nicolas Island occupies the upper right corner of this coastal survey, where the land meets the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. As part of the Channel Islands off the coast of Ventura County, the terrain shown here reflects a specialized maritime environment. This specific quadrangle covers the southwest offshore reaches of the island, documenting the coastline and drainage patterns as they existed in the early twenty-first century. The map provides a precise record of the land-sea interface, highlighting the isolation of this remote maritime geography.