EVS-Islands

The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects. Each icon contains the name of the primary island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be covered with icons. To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest. Then select an icon.

Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files. I will make these files available upon request. You are free to use them with certain restrictions - 1) Don't sell them. You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea. 2) Give me credit when you use my vectors or images of my maps. Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-Islands

If I have the island vector file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available. Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above restrictions applicable. Enjoy!

Henderson Island PC

Henderson Island - Image (S-09-20_2000)

Henderson Island - Map

Henderson Island is an uninhabited uplifted coral island in the south Pacific Ocean, annexed to the Pitcairn Islands colony in 1902. It has an area of twelve square miles (31 km²) and is 120 miles (193 km) northeast of Pitcairn at 24°22′ S 128°16′ W. It has been designated a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1988 because of its bird life and untouched phosphate reserves. The island itself is too small and steep for agriculture and has no fresh water.

Although Henderson is virtually uninhabitable, archaeological evidence suggests that it was inhabited by a small Polynesian permanent colony between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries (CE) until this group disappeared. The reasons for its disappearance are unknown, but are probably related to the similar disappearance of the Polynesians on Pitcairn Island, on whom the Hendersonians would have depended for many of the basics of life (the Pitcairn Polynesians may in turn have disappeared because of the decline of nearby Mangareva; thus, Henderson was at the end of a chain of small, dependent colonies).

Today, Henderson is rarely visited except by Pitcairners looking for wood. However, in 1957, a man lived the life of a castaway on the island for approximately two months, accompanied by a pet chimpanzee, apparently as a publicity stunt. He was eventually rescued by locals from Pitcairn. [1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson_Island

OC: Pacific

Tags: island, EVS, map, Marplot, Landsat Image, Pitcairn Island

Posted by Mr Minton on Monday, May 01, 2006 at 5/01/2006 08:40:00 AM | Permalink

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