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1943 Map of Santa Catalina North

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Santa Catalina North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Isthmus serves as the narrow focal point of this 1943 survey, where the San Pedro Channel and Pacific Ocean nearly meet. This era of Santa Catalina Island shows a landscape defined by ranching and resource management, anchored by locations like Wrigley Ranch and Middle Ranch. The interior topography is etched with a network of water management features essential for island life, including the Buffalo Springs Reservoirs, Deep Tank Reservoir, and Upper Buffalo Corral Reservoir.

Along the rugged northern coastline, maritime landmarks such as Blue Cavern Point, Ship Rock, and the Perdition Caves delineate the shore. Evidence of local industry is visible at the Stone Quarry near the coast, while the island's heights are marked by Mt Orizaba and Black Jack Mtn. This map captures a moment of transition for the island, documenting its complex terrain from the secluded Italian Gardens to the working camp at Black Jack Camp.