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1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island A, 1952 Print
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1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island A

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Christi Ranch anchors the western interior of Santa Cruz Island, serving as a rare point of human habitation in a landscape defined by deep drainage systems like Cañada De Los Sauces and Cañada Cervada. This 1943 survey, conducted for the Army Map Service, details the maritime hazards and coastal features including Painted Cave and Posa Anchorage along the southern shore. The map illustrates a period when the island's topography was precisely measured for navigation and defense, featuring the Santa Cruz West Latitude Station and an Azimuth Mark near the northern cliffs. The coastal perimeter is marked by prominent landforms such as Fraser Point and Morse Point, providing a record of the island's shoreline and inland canyons like Johnston Canyon before modern conservation eras changed the management of the terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.77 x 26.93 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain