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1955 Map of Western St. Thomas

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Western St. Thomas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

St Thomas island rises from the sea in this mid-century topographic survey, where the rugged western hills meet the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The landscape is dominated by high points such as Bordeaux Hill, Flagstok Hill, and Fortuna Hill, illustrating the steep volcanic terrain characteristic of the region. Scattered settlements like Fortuna are positioned amidst this topography, connected by light-duty and unimproved roads.

Along the coast, unique geographical features define the shoreline, including the narrow land bridge known as the Mermaids Chair which connects to Little St Thomas. The surrounding waters are a complex network of channels such as Dutchcap Passage and Savana Passage, interspersed with numerous islets like Savana Island, Dutchcap Cay, and the curiously named Cockroach Island. Several protected inlets, including Botany Bay and Stumpy Bay, provide glimpses into the natural harbors and coastal ecology before the era of modern development.