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!

Akiaki Island FP (Repost)

Akiaki Atoll - Landsat Image S-07-15_2000

Akiaki Atoll - Marplot Map

Akiaki (Aki Aki, Thrum Cap) [1790] (18˚33'S., 139˚13'W.), NW of Vahitahi, is a small island of coral formation. There is a landing on the NW side that is difficult.

(SD Pub-126)

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Group: Centre East Group Archipelago: Tuamotu Archipelago Country: France - French Polynesia - Tuamotu Is. Region: Oceania 18 Lat: 18.56º S Long : 139.21º W Area: 1.3 sq. km Altitude: ? m Depth to nearest land: 3000 m Nearest island: 43.4 km @ 123° (Atoll Vahitahi) Group: 940 km Nearest continent: South America Distance: 5500 km Isolation Index: 112 ISLAND TYPE: low coral Natural Protection Indicator: 2 CLIMATE: tropical CATASTROPHIC THREATS: cyclones Threat Indicator: 1 ECOSYSTEMS: Coconuts, fringing reef Number of Ecosystems - Terrestrial: 1 Marine: 1 Percent shoreline: Coral Reef: 99% Mangrove: 0% HUMAN OCCUPATION: Uninhabited, visited occasionally Population: 0 Density: 0.0 persons/sq. km Major Human Activities: coconut plantations Percent population in agr/mining/fishing: 17% Human Threat Indicator: 1 Gross Domestic Product: $ 7236 per capita Economic Pressure Indicator: 4 DATA RELIABILITY: Data Rel. Indicator: 1 HUMAN IMPACT INDEX HI: 5 CONSERVATION IMPORTANCE INDEX CI-Terrestrial: 5 Low CI-Marine: 4 Low Last updated: 27/02/89

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This small island claims to be an atoll. It is reported to be visited occassionally to work the coconut trees that are planted on it. I believe that the populated island is Vahitahi and these are the people that visit Akiaki. There is still hope for the nomadic lifestyle.

Enjoy!

Labels: atoll, EVS, Global Mapper, island, Landsat, map, Marplot, Pacific, Polynesia, Tuamotus

Posted by Mr Minton on Friday, November 03, 2006 at 11/03/2006 06:50:00 AM | Permalink

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