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LEGEND St. Croix This fabulous island is unique amongst the Virgin Islands in topography, geology and Route to St. John 63 FREDERIKSTED CHRISTIANSTED 60' Christiansted One of the Caribbean's
its very nature. The eastern end is drier and mostly devoted to agriculture. The hilly west end is Route to St. Thomas most beautifully situated towns has
forested and receives over 55 in (140cm) of rain annually on the windward slopes. The islands of S Statute Miles 0 1/4 1/2 pastel buildings and arcade-style shops.
St. Thomas and St. John are volcanic, whereas St. Croix is an upheaved chunk of tectonic plate with C 0 1/4 1/2
Paved Road Water Depth granite rock. The underwater on the north shows evidence of this as it drops off into the deep Hams Bluff Rd The town was founded by the Danes in
Dirt Road Contour (Feet) nearly vertically for thousands of feet. At one time the island supported many sugar mills and
Trail 30' plantations, and some of the colonial houses still survive. Tourism is St. Croix's main industry, A Kilometers Accomodations Historic Sites 1733, and has much remaining 18th-
Anchorage although it is less visited than its sister U. S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas and St. John, 40 mi L 1 Hamilton Jackson Park century architecture. The waterfront
Point of Interest (65 km) to the north. The island is of mixed cultural descent, with many descendents of African 76 E 1 Schooner Bay Condos is a National Historic Site since 1952.
St. Thomas St. John Ruin slaves, who are the original "Cruzans,” as well as a large percentage of Spanish-speaking Puerto 2 Friedenthal Moravian Church (1854) Arts, crafts, and duty-free shopping are
Lodging GPS Coordinates 18024.1 N Ricans. St. Croix is progressing as a visitor haven, and it is fortunate that it boasts world-class La Grange Beach 2 Danish Manor popular, and accommodations are fine.
Camping 64028.2 W scuba diving and snorkeling, and Buck Island, a fabulous and pristine mini Caribbean island. Buses 3 St. John's Angelican Church (1760)
Franko's operate between Frederiksted and Christiansted. Guided tour operators take visitors around St. Frederiksted Pier Valley Rd 3 Breakfast Club 30'
Croix, and there are guided hikes at Butler Bay, Salt River National Historic Park, and other areas.
Sailing Route Unfortunately, Hurricane Hugo smashed into St. Croix in full force in 1989, destroying the majority This great night dive St. 4 Hotel on the Cay 4 Holy Cross Catholic Church
of homes and buildings on the island. Fortunately however, many of the historic buildings were so
well constructed that they survived. In 1995, Hurricane Marilyn bashed St. Croix and much of the often gives divers a Paul E. Joseph 63 La La Grange Gut George 5 Kings Christian Hotel 5 Fort Christiansvaern (1749)
rebuilding was demolished. The wonderful green hills of St. Croix belie the fierceness of the good look at seahorses, Stadium Grange Rd Hill
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Scuba Site hurricanes that have swept across the area over the eons. St. Croix is known as a scuba diver's and other nocturnal St. Croix 6 Kings Alley Hotel 6 Old Danish Customs House (1734) Barracuda
paradise, with numerous incredible dive sites. Dive shops on St. Croix boast that this is the only place creatures amongst the Country Club Beach Ground
in the world where a diver can dive a wall, a pier, a reef and a wreck all in one day. St. Croix's waters Prince St 7 Vacation Villas 7 Scale House/Visitors Bureau (1856)
are teeming with 100's of species of fish and invertebrates on its colorful corals, sponges and rocks.
Name Of Scuba Dive Site beautiful crayola Frederiksted Beach La Grange Estate 8 Club Comanche 8 Danish West India and Guinea Co. Warehouse (1749) 18'
Depth Range (Feet and Meters) St. Patricks Roman 17052'N
Description of dive spot. sponges. Fort Frederik (1752) 9 Caravelle Hotel Long 9 Steeple Building Museum (1753)
10 Dorado Inn
Fort Frederik Beach Library 10 Hamilton House (1750) Reef Scotch Bank
17052'N Lagoon St Estate 11 Best Western Holgar Danske 11 Government House (1747)
Adventure & Dive Guide Old Customs House Catholic Church (1840)
Snorkeling Site 12 Kronegade Inn 12 Lord of Sabbath Lutheran Church (1740)
St. Croix Frederiksted Pier Custom House St Market Place
Haab 13 Pink Fancy 13 King's Wharf
on this side of map, Market St New St Moravian Church
Hospital St 14 Club St. Croix
St. Thomas & St. John Cruise Ship Holy Trinity Frederiks 15 Sugar Beach Resort 5 Fort Christiansvaern is the best-preserved of
on reverse 100' Prince St Lutheran Church
S Nautical Miles 0 1 2 60' Queen St Sugar all the Danish forts in the West Indies. The
Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Boating, Fishing, Beaches, 1 Gentle Winds 25'-70' (8-21m) This is an excellent spot for experienced 30' Hill St Beach fort never saw military action, although it was
Exploring, Accommodations, Historical and Scenic Sites 12 18' King St Grange Rd 15
2 snorkelers, or it is a great second dive. Gentle Winds is a spur and groove Salt River Canyon West Wall 25'-130'+ (9-40m+) 400 yards west of the Strand La WHEEL OF
and Everything for People Who Love the USVI C Statute Miles 0 reef with brain, star and lobed corals of all forms. Divers see a diversity East Wall's outer mooring is the West Wall, also within the Salt River Bay Frederiksted Hotel King Cross St FORTUNE Concordia 14 manned from 1749 to 1878. Little Lagoon
A of fishes and a few resident hawksbill turtles. A big coral mound near National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Black tree corals and Apocathary Hall Queen Cross St 702 Middle Bank
the mooring is affectionately called Gingerbread House by local divers. orange sponges are at 100'+ (30m+). West Wall dive sites include: Christiansted Ground
L Kilometers 0 Columbus' Bluff 30'-100' (9-30m) Columbus landed adjacent to this spot Cumberland Castle Fisher St 63 Harbor Altoon Lagoon
E Rustoptwist 30'-130'+ (9-40m+) This spur and groove reef descends during his second voyage to the West Indies in 1493. This spot includes Boat Ramp Rd BeachCPBAACRNoOAaMAVKrMEAIdNLNwPLGCEA'HSaVAEIlALRkWLLCILAAOEDLNYKE
to the St. Croix wall. Atop the reef there is a wonderful highlight - a fabulous accumulation of reef deposits at the edge of the great wall. Protestant Welcome
seahorses! These funny fish tend to like hanging out in the gorgonians Coral pinnacles, orange, green, purple, brown and a rainbow of colorful Old Public Library Anglican Church (1812) Cay Bank
and soft corals here. The edge of the wall is rich in mountainous star sponges and corals create a giant pinnacle maze.
corals and colorful sponges. Grouper Grotto 25'-130'+ (8-40m+) Named for the big groupers that TWO 70 Post Office
rest in the overhangs, and canyons of huge coral heads and pinnacles. BROTHERS MARS
Pinnacle (aka: Seamount or Jimmy's Surprise) Eagle rays cruise by the wall, which begins at a depth of 60' (18m). HILL
55'-130'+ (17-40m+) This is a deep pinnacle rising from Loma's Ln
90' (27m) on its south side, with the north side dropping off Salt River Canyon East Wall 30'-130'+ (9-40m+) Just offshore from Dorsch Cultural Center Veterans Shore Dr Emancipation Dr 4 Christiansted Mt.
to the deep. Currents often turn this into a drift dive. Sea fans where Christopher Columbus landed during his 1493 voyage, this area Dorsch Beach St National 1
Visit Franko at cover the huge pinnacle, and the top is a cleaner station where is within the new Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Silver Bay Cay Historic Site WeMlcoRt.muienWelcome
www.frankosmaps.com wrasses take care of big customers. East of pinnacle are more Preserve. East Wall dive sites include: Sand Castle On The Beach Golden Rock Dock Beach
large coral mounds. Caution: Steep and deep. Russ' Rock, rising from 65' (20m) at the inshore mooring, has a much Shopping Center Seaplane Gallows
Fabulous Maps of undercut coral mound, with sea rod plumes, barrel sponges, and Ramp 78 Bay Dock
Favorite Places colorful sponges on top. Below reef patches extend into the deep. Old Hospital
Barracuda Bank, at the outer mooring, is noted for numerous curious 6 5 61 5 Rd
barracuda that follow divers around. Some pelagic species are seen d+ 11 9 10 Gallows Port St
I The USVI St. Croix by divers, including hammerheads. Schooner Bay
Cottages By The Sea Lane tker Watergu1t 3 Library 8 11 9 Bay Lobster St Market Place
Jason's Anchors/Twin Anchors 40' - 60' (12-18m) Two easily St Strand St K7inCogmSpta1n01y2St 2 75 New St East End Rd 82
visited big anchors out of over two dozen cargo and passenger Canegata
17050'N ship anchors that are embedded in this reef. Mountainous SMITHFIELD Frederiksted This is the 2nd largest town Orange Grove R ChQuurceheKnSitnCgroCsrsoSsPtsriSntceMSatrket St Ballpark 17050'N
star coral pinnacles rise up from sandy grooves, where there in the USVI. Established in 1751, but was West St
Pavilions 35' - 130'+ (11-40m+) Here the north shore are occasional nurse sharks. Gorgonians are prominent. destroyed by a tsunami in 1867, and then by Little Hos3pital St Hospital St 1/2
wall cuts toward shore, creating an area with little Little Cozumel 35'-75' (11-22m) A mini wall at the mooring gives fire in 1878, and again much damaged by
Marlin current or surge. Sand chutes slope down with a lining this canyon its name, because it is similar to Cozumel's great wall Westend Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The town has much Aldersville 4
of star, brain and pillar corals in the shallower areas, drift dives. This wall is full of colorful sponges and loaded with fish. Saltpond Victorian-style architecture. Frederiksted Hill
Magnificent then sheet, black, and whip corals deeper. Sponges of is toured in a single day. Soboe 12 3 QHuieElleaSnsttSStFtisher St
Frigatebird every form overrun the corals. HESSELBERG BASSIN 2 Cem.
TRIANGLE
INTERSECTION Market Place
PRINTED ON DURABLE, WATERPROOF PAPER St. Croix Heritage Trail Circumnavigate via Cane Bay ("The Wall") 10' -130'+ (3-40m+) Cane Bay is a palm-lined Contentment Rd S 0 1/4
rental car to St. Croix's historic sites, ruins, cove at the base of cliffs, with St. Croix's best wall dive just offshore. C Statute Miles
attractions, beautiful natural areas, and vistas Sometimes currents dictate that the dive site is accessed via Twin Palms,
along 72 miles (117 km) of roadway. Sites range just to the west. Adding to the interest in the superb wall are a few old Love Shack/Green Shack 40' - 65' (12-20m) This spot is named for the beach shack A Kilometers 0 1/4 1/2
from the Easternmost extreme at Point Udall, to anchors sticking out of a sand chute, with garden eels peaking out of the on shore. A spur and groove reef drops to the sandy bottom, which goes seaward to L
the remotest spot, Hams Bay on the Northwest sand. The shallow part of the underwater here is called Cane Bay Garden a long reef and then a small wall drop off. 70 E
corner of St. Croix. Also visit the island’s most (25'-50' (8-15m), which is a nice snorkeling spot, and also a good second A box canyon with 25' high sides is the best part of this dive site. Wapa Garden 40'-55' (12-17m) Named for Water And Power Authoriy, which
populous towns of Christiansted, with its National
Historic Park, and Frederiksted, with its beaches dive, because it is rich in brain, star, elkhorn and gorgonian corals, plus It offers lots of nooks and crannies for invertebrates. is located on shore. Pinnacles of mountainous star corals form overhangs for
large groupers and nurse sharks.
and shops. On the north end this trail takes you to colorful sponge colonies and fishes too numerous to count. This area is Buck Island This pristine little Caribbean island is a must visit for anyone who
the only place in U.S. Territory where Columbus surfed by locals when the winter kicks up. goes to St. Croix. This island is an unspoiled natural habitat surrounded more than
Columbus Landing Site of St. Croix. It was here at Blue Chute & Chez Barge 70'-100' (21-30m) A 150' (45m) long barge has 70% by a rich coral reef barrier, which is much comprised of elkhorn corals, and all
made landfall, at Salt River Bay, in 1493. Historic North Star 30'-130'+ (9-40m+) Snorkelers can peer down Salt River Bay that Christopher Columbus landed been sitting upside-down since 1978, when it was sunk for a reef. Divers feed 600' kinds of tropical Caribbean marine life. The Buck Island environment, including its
Sites are marked by Heritage Trail signs all around into the depths as the wall drop-off begins at only 30' (9m). during his second voyage in 1493. This is the site of fish here, and a resident barracuda named Marlboro will show his toothy smile, 100' surrounding waters, has been protected since 1948 and has been a National Monument
the island. The trail includes coastline, farm country, Over the wall at 60' (18m) is a small cave and then a the first European confrontation with the Carib as will Earl, a big green moray who lives under the barge. 60' since 1961. Beaches are nesting grounds for hawksbill, leatherback and green sea
tribe. This is the only site under the flag of the 30' turtles. The island itself is a nesting ground for Caribbean brown pelicans and other
U.S.A. where Columbus made landfall. However, Long Reef 15'-100'+ (5-30m+) This huge barrier reef stretches for 3 miles 18' sea birds. The reef includes a marine garden "trail" with underwater signs for
Columbus still figured he was near India! outside of Christiansted Harbor. Good coral gardens found here are a perfect snorkelers to follow and learn about the tropical fishes, corals and sponges. Buck
tropical forests, and more. Check out the St. Croix Danish era anchor. A seamount rises from the deep to spot for a second dive following a north shore wall dive. A seaward-extending Island has a hiking trail to the 340' (104m) peak, where the view of the turquoise
Landmarks Society's website at 115' (35m) depth for an interesting deep dive. Salt River Bay complicated spur and groove system boasts fabulous coral pinnacles. It was waters below, as well as the Island of St. Croix, is absolutely stunning. Official
www.stcroixheritagetrail.com for more information. Hawksbill turtles, blacktip reef sharks and pelagic formerly full of elkhorn corals, but Hurricane Hugo thrashed them in 1989.
Caribbean Sea species are common. The reef top is loaded with The reef is coming back just fine.
17048'N U.S. Virgin Islands juvenile fishes. 17048'N
Hawksbill Turtle
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Annaly Bay Columbus Bay Cove Beach
Villa Margarita
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Barron Bluff
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Rd Hughes Pt.
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17044'N Northside Dr Granard Gut Rd Rod Bay Grass Pt. 17044'N
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600' Rd Robin Bay
100'
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60'
30'
18'
17042'N invertebrates. Cleaner shrimp may try to take 70 Rd Golf Course MFiFaloarrerdehhaPamt.mBPaty. 17042'N
care of your parasites if you sit still. Contrary STONY GOOD HOPE SpringSuBraSlayoinnoefaPtB. each
to the name, it is not notably dangerous. Saltpond GROUND HANNAHS 64 COOPER Flamboyant Park ContPaoinrter Port Hess Ferrall Pt. Creole Wrasse French Angelfish Palometa Palometa
REST Race Track Kreause Halfpenny Bay Doncella Criolla Pez Ángel Francés Yellowfin Damselfish
Westend Manchenil Bay
Beach 63 Melvin H. Evans BETTYS Manning Bay 18' WacVhaogBtheuaschPt. Gray Angelfish
HOPE Pez Ángel Gris
661 CAMPORICO Hwy Horse-eye Jack Queen Angelfish Jaqueta Tarpon Sábalo
Jurel Ojón Pez Ángel Reina Colirrubia
Sandy Point Wildlife Preserve The Westend SANDY Limestone Bay Nassau Grouper Honeycomb Cowfish
Saltpond is a fantastic bird-watching spot, POINT HOPE AND Mero Criollo
especially for flocks of great pink flamingos. 66 CARLTON ENFIELD Lagoon Torito de Panal
This is one of the best places in the world Westend GREEN Bluehead Wrasse Great Barracuda
to watch the sunset. LAND RUAN BAY Krause Pt. Bermuda Chub Diamasel Foureye Picuda Barracuda Grey Snapper
WHITES BAY Chopa Blanca Pargo Prieto Blue Chromis
CONCORDIA 30' Redlip Blenny Cero
Cruzan Rum Distillery This is from where the famous Blenico Butterflyfish
Cruzan Rum comes. Tours show the history of St. Croix Harvey Island Channel Orange-Spotted Beaugregory Atlántico Mariposa de Castañeta Azul Carite Chinigua
Long Point Bay sugar cane and the rum-making process. Tourists may Filefish Juvenile Smooth Trunkfish
sample rums in the tasting room. Spotfin Reef Butterflyfish Fairy Basslet Cuatro Ojos Juvenil Chapín Baqueta
Flamingo Butterflyfish Lija Pintada Grama Real
Sandy Pt. Southwest Cape Light Mariposa Amarilla Mariposa Mahogany Snapper White-spotted Glasseye Snapper Balloonfish Trumpetfish Trompeta Elkhorn Coral
Sandy Point Beach de Arrecife Pargo Ojón Filefish Catalufa de Roca Pez Globo
Carlton Blue Parrotfish 60' Coral Orejón
Beach Loro Azul 100' Juvenile
St. George Botanical Garden This is a Juvenil
1700's sugar plantation which has been
renovated and surrounded by a collection
of tropical flora, including medicinal herbs.
ST. CROIXLongPt. Lija Manchada Sea Horse
Spotted Drum Caballito
600' West Shoal Tiger Grouper Black Durgon Bluestriped Grunt Spotted Obispo Manchado Highhat de Mar Sea Rod
100' Cuna Gata Calafate Negro Chachi Amarillo Green Razorfish Trunkfish Barra
18' Vaqueta Rayada de Mar
60'
30'18' JFAMaepanrbrirulcuahraryy
May
Southwest Cape June South 600' Graysby Cabrilla Spotted Moray Eel Doncella Verde Chapín Pintado
0F 0C July Stoplight Parrotfish Longspine Squirrelfish Morena Pintada
ADOSNceeuotcpgvoteuebesmetmrmbbbeererr There are also scant remnants of the Coney Rock Beauty Sea Fan Coral Crab Octopus Pulpo Blue Tang
pre-Columbian Arawaks from well over Candil Soldado Cherna Cabrilla Abanico Común Cangrejo de Coral Cirujano Azul
Isabelita Mountainous
1,000 years ago. Loro Viejo Star Coral White Grunt
100 37.8 Barred Hamlet Medioluto
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17040'N 95 35.0 The Estate Whim Plantation This is a restored 1700's Scrawled Filefish Vaca Manchada Queen Triggerfish Green Moray Eel Orange 17040'N
90 32.2 sugar estate, complete with fancy furnishings of the era's Gallo Azul Morena Verde Sponge
St. Croix TEMPERATURE 85 29.4 wealthy plantation owners. The green grounds, including a Striped Burrfish Red Hind Pejepuerco Cachuo French Grunt Esponja
Weather 80 26.7 beautifully restored windmill, are toured with guides. The Erizo Rayado Mero Colorado Ronco Amarillo Anaranjada
75 23.9 AVAGVAGV. .GWD.AADTIAELRIYLYLTOEHWMIGPAHAIRTAISTREUMTREFPMACPE St. Croix Landmarks Society is located here, and many of Cleaning Goby Gorgonian Fan
and 70 19.7 its special events are held on the grounds. Novelty items Hawksbill Turtle Ocean Triggerfish Limpiador Abanico de
Water are available at the museum gift shop. Tortuga de Carey Spanish Hogfish Pejepuerco Del Mar Gobio Gorgonaceo
Conditions Green Sea Turtle
Bar Jack Tortuga Verde White-spotted Eagle Ray Peja Perro Nurse Shark
Cojinuda Carbonera (Caguama) Chucho Pintado Tiburón Nódriza
Queen Parrotfish
30' NOTE: All "things to see and do" depicted on this map are Garden Eel Loro Perico Yellow Stingray Queen Conch Hermit Crab
genuine favorites of Franko and friends.There is no paid Anguila de Jardín Raya Pintada Concha Reina Cangrejo
advertising on this map. Use this map and our recommendations Southern Stingray Triton's Trumpet Eremito
at your own risk. We make no warranties expressed or implied. Raya Látigo Americana Trompeta de Triton
65 18.3 Therefore, what ever if you decide to do, you are on your own! Blacktip Reef Shark Schoolmaster
Monthly Rainfall (inches): 3 2 2 2½ 4 3 3½ 4½ 6 6 5½ 3 For more information about my maps visit www.frankosmaps.com. Tiburón De Aletas Negras Pargo Dientón
Your comments and suggestions for improvements are welcome. Jawfish Jawfish Sand Diver
Ave. Annual Rainfall: 45 in (114 cm) Pez Mandibula Hogfish Boquinete Pez Mandíbula Peacock Flounder Yellowstriped Goatfish Pez Lagarto Long-spined Sea Urchin Sea Cucumber Sand Tilefish Spiny Lobster
Lenguado Pavón Salmonete Amarillo Erizo Negro de Mar Pepino del Mar Matajuelo Langosta
64054'W 64052'W 64050'W 64048'W 65046'W 64044'W 64042'W 65040'W 64038'W 64036'W 64034'W