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!

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Guinni Koma DJ (Repost)

Guinni Koma - Landsat Image N-38-10_2000

Guinni Koma - Marplot Map

Guinni Koma (Grande lle du Diable) (11°32'N., 42°32'E.), 166m high and about 0.1 mile SE of the above islet, is steep and of a yellowish-red color. The passage between these two islets has general depths of 14.6 to 22m, but an 8.5m patch lies in mid-channel. This patch can be avoided by passing close to Guinni Koma. The coral shoal extending from the smaller islet is visible at all stages of the tide and is easily avoided.

Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 29m, about 0.1 mile W of the middle of the W side of Guinni Koma. The space is limited by the extending reefs and the great depths close W of the anchorage. This anchorage is sheltered, but violent squalls occasionally come down from Guinni Koma.

Petite Ile du Diable (11°32'N., 42°32'E.), 80m high, lies close SE of the SW entrance point of the above inlet. The lava on the coast of this island is clearly visible. A coral shoal extends about 137m S and 0.1 mile W from the islet.

I mapped this coastline and islands about 6-months ago. I only posted a few of the islands. These two were not posted. Gunni Koma is part of a volcano. Here is a picture of it from the shore. The other site I have found that discusses the islands is an Excursion to this region. It is in French, but the photos are wonderful.

Enjoy!

Labels: Djibouti, EVS, island, Landsat, map, Marplot, volcano

Posted by Mr Minton at 10/11/2006 01:11:00 PM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

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Abou Maya DJ (Repost)

Abou Maya - Landsat Image N-38-10_2000

Abou Maya - Marplot Map

This map is more about a natural "choke point" and only a little about islands. I think that islands, no matter how small they are, that are part of a "choke point" are fascinating. They become larger than their actual size. Abou Maya Island is located in Djibouti. It is 185-meters from the northern shore and 500-meters from the southern shore. It turns out that the northern pass is the deeper one. Ghoubbet Kharab is the bay that Abou Maya fronts.

Abou Maya - Map with WVS and EVS

As I was preparing to republish this map I noticed that the WVS layer was turned on along with the EVS layer. Everytime I compare the two layers, my zeal to produce a new level of mapping accuracy is reinforced. The world needs an improved "free" shoreline map - Enhanced Vector Shoreline

Enjoy!

Labels: Djibouti, EVS, Indian, island, Landsat, map, Marplot

Posted by Mr Minton at 10/11/2006 01:10:00 PM | Permalink | Comments | links to this post

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Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Swabi' Islands DJ

Swabi' Islands - Landsat Image N38-10_2000 (1:62,500)

Swabi' Islands - Marplot Map (1:62.500)

Southern Red Sea Choke Point - Landsat Image N38-10_2000

Swabi' Islands (aka Seven Brothers) is a group of islands that are controlled by Djibouti. These islands make up part of the Southern Red Sea Choke Point. The islands also figure in to the migration of early man out of Africa. I think the Bab-el-Mandeb near Barim Island is a more likely crossing point. In fact, an even better crossing point is along the Mediterranean Sea into modern day Palestine (Cana) and on into Israel.

view Swabi' Islands on Google Maps