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1943 Map of Santa Cruz Island B

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Santa Cruz Island B
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Central Valley bisects this portion of the island, creating a distinct topographic rift between the northern ridges and southern peaks. Mapped during the second World War, the sheet captures the remote character of the landscape where human presence is centered at Stanton Ranch in the east. The terrain is defined by dramatic coastal features, from the sheltered waters of Lady's Harbor and Diablo Anchorage on the Santa Barbara Channel to the southern bluffs near Punta Arena.

Interior landmarks such as Devils Peak and Ragged Mountain rise above complex drainage systems like Laguna Canyon. The southern coastline is punctuated by varied maritime features, including Malva Real Anchorage and the offshore Gull Island lighthouse. This survey provides a precise record of the island's isolation and physical geography before later modern developments, preserving the original names of coastal points like Bowen Point and Corral Point.