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1955 Map of Western St. Thomas

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Western St. Thomas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Fortuna serves as the primary upland settlement on this 1955 survey of the western reaches of St Thomas. The landscape is defined by its dramatic coastal topography, where prominent peaks like Bordeaux Hill and Fortuna Hill overlook a coastline deeply indented by Botany Bay, Barents Bay, and Stumpy Bay. A network of light-duty and unimproved roads connects the interior ridges to the shore, illustrating the island's mid-century accessibility.

Beyond the main island, the map details a scattered archipelago including Savana Island, Dutchcap Cay, and Cockroach Island. These landmasses are separated by deep-water channels such as Dutchcap Passage and Savana Passage. Nautical landmarks like Mermaids Chair and Saltwater Money Rock provide specific points of interest for maritime history, while smaller islets such as Saba Island and Turtledove Cay anchor the southern waters of the Caribbean Sea.