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1956 Map of San Nicolas Island, 1957 Print
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1956 Map of San Nicolas Island

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

San Nicolas Island rises from the Pacific Ocean in this mid-century topographic study, showcasing a landscape defined by its isolated maritime character and strategic military utility. Mapped by the Army Map Service and published for civil use by the Geological Survey, the island's topography is dominated by a central plateau and complex drainage patterns that lead down to the southern coast. Along the shoreline, Dutch Harbor provides one of the few named coastal indentations, while multiple installations of a Light are noted across the terrain to aid navigation. The map's layout of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty paths reveals a controlled, sparse infrastructure typical of this offshore territory during the 1950s, prioritizing access between the higher elevations and the coast.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions26.7 x 22.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain