1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island A

About this map

Christi Ranch serves as a lone human outpost on this western portion of the island, situated where the terrain transitions toward the coastal bluffs. Mapped during the second World War, the landscape is defined by deep drainage systems like Cañada De Los Sauces and Cañada Cervada that carve through the interior toward the sea. Along the northern shoreline, the Painted Cave stands as a significant coastal landmark near Profile Point. The survey reveals a coastline of sharp promontories and sheltered waters, from the northern West Point down to the southern Posa Anchorage. High-elevation vantage points are noted at the Santa Cruz West Lookout Station, reflecting the strategic importance of the island's topography during the 1940s. The convergence of the Santa Barbara Channel and Santa Cruz Channel highlights the island's position at a major maritime crossroads.