1943 Map of Santa Catalina North

About this map

Isthmus sits at the narrow center of the island, separating the San Pedro Channel from the Pacific Ocean in this mid-century topographic record. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and a complex system of water management essential for island life, including Buffalo Springs Reservoirs, Deep Tank Reservoir, and Echo Lake. High peaks like Mt Orizaba and Black Jack Mtn overlook a series of canyons and remote landings, while the Catalina Airfield indicates the growing connectivity of the region by the 1940s.