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1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island A, 1974 Print
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1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island A

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Christi Ranch sits at the head of a complex network of coastal drainages on the western end of the island, representing a rare point of human settlement in this maritime landscape. Mapped during the Second World War for the Army Map Service, the terrain is defined by deep incisions like Johnston Canyon and the winding paths of Cañada De Los Sauces and Cañada Cervada. These canyons dictate the movement toward the shore, leading to landmarks such as Near Posa Anchorage. The coastline itself is punctuated by sharp features like Profile Point, which sits near the distinctive Painted Cave, and the prominent headlands of West Point and Fraser Point. This 1943 survey captures the island's isolation, showing only the ranch and the surrounding physical landmarks that once guided maritime navigation through the Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Cruz Channel.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain