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1943 Map of San Nicolas Island, 1952 Print
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1943 Map of San Nicolas Island

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Pacific Ocean currents surround this remote Ventura County landmass, documented here during the height of World War II operations. This 1943 survey, later released for civil use, reveals the intricate topography of San Nicolas Island 2 with a focus on coastal access points and strategic high ground. The map identifies the southern anchorage at Dutch Harbor and the eastern Spit, alongside several navigational markers labeled simply as Light. Inland features suggest a history of seasonal or specialized occupation, from the northern Garden and Coney to various high-elevation survey markers like BM 907. Unlike coastal mainland sheets, the landscape here is defined by stark physical geography, with names like Ridge, Scott, and Bluff highlighting the island's prominent relief. The survey reflects a moment when aerial photogrammetry by Fairchild Aerial Surveys began to provide the first modern, comprehensive view of these offshore military and maritime zones.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions26.8 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain