2012 Map of San Nicolas Island
USGS Topo · Published 2012About this map
San Nicolas Island is depicted here in a modern geospatial context, showcasing its strategic military importance within the Channel Islands. The dominant feature of the landscape is the San Nicolas Island Naval Outlying Field, which serves as a critical installation for naval operations and logistics. The coastline reveals the distinctive geography of the southeastern end of the island, including the sheltered waters of Dutch Harbor. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, this map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural topography and military infrastructure on one of California's most secluded offshore locations. Researchers of naval history can trace the layout of the runways and access roads that define the island's modern human footprint.
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Editions of this 2012 San Nicolas Island Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1943 · San Nicolas Island
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1949 · Long Beach
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1956 · San Nicolas Island
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1957 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Long Beach
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Long Beach
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1993 · San Nicolas Island
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2012 · San Nicolas Island OE NW
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2012 · San Nicolas Island OE N
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
2012 · San Nicolas Island OE SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000