Bays
Honeymoon Beach
0 m
Park geography
Analyzing the terrain, coastal features, and environmental composition of protected lands
Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Virgin Islands National Park
Review the physical geography of Virgin Islands National Park through structured data. This profile covers the total land and marine surface area, boundary spans, and the distribution of peaks and coastal features within the park. Explore the technical landscape context, including forest coverage and elevation metrics, providing a clearer understanding of the park regional environment.
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Marine Protected AreaCaribbean IslandsCoral ReefsTropical RainforestSnorkeling
Caribbean tropical paradise preserving marine ecosystems and colonial heritage on Saint John
Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park is a United States national park protecting approximately 60 percent of the island of Saint John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with over 5,500 acres of adjacent ocean waters and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor. Established on August 2, 1956 following a significant land donation by Laurance Rockefeller through his Jackson Hole Preserve organization, the park encompasses a diverse landscape of tropical forests, pristine beaches, coral reefs, and historical colonial ruins. The park is renowned worldwide for its exceptional scuba diving and snorkeling opportunities, with coral reefs nearly surrounding the island. Inland, miles of hiking trails wind through tropical rainforest, offering access to scenic overlooks, historic plantation ruins, and Taíno petroglyph sites. The park's marine and terrestrial ecosystems represent outstanding examples of Caribbean tropical environments protected for public benefit and scientific study.
- Location
- United States of America
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 1956
- Area
- 59.6 km²
- Highest point
- 389 m
Location overview
Island, coastal, and marine protected territory of the United States
Geographic Profile of Virgin Islands National Park in the United States
Virgin Islands National Park is located within the territory of the United States of America. Administrative data lists the reserve as an island, coastal, and marine protected area with no transboundary borders.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Primary location
- United States of America
- Geographic setting
- Coastal · Island · Marine
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and derived spatial measurements
Virgin Islands National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide spatial context for the protected area and its surrounding marine zones. Recorded area measurements outline the territorial extent across land and water.
- Boundary area
- 59.3 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 63.5 km
- Northernmost point
- 18.3772° N
- Southernmost point
- 18.2966° N
- Easternmost point
- 64.6774° W
- Westernmost point
- 64.9394° W
- Geographic centre
- 18.3429° N, 64.7434° W
- North–south span
- 8.9 km
- East–west span
- 27.7 km
Elevation and terrain
Mountain relief metrics and coastal natural features within the park
Virgin Islands National Park Terrain and Elevation Profile
Virgin Islands National Park maintains a recorded high point of 389 meters alongside coastal bays and peaks. Associated feature cards detail names, types, and spatial relationships across the terrain.
- Maximum elevation
- 389 m
- Highest point
- 389 m
Selected named natural features
Peaks
Morrisette Hill
61 m
Beaches
Little Reef Bay Beach
11 m
Bays
Peter Bay
10 m
Beaches
Reef Bay Beach
5 m
Peaks
Mamey Peak
349 m
Environmental setting
Interpreting tropical forest habitats, coastal relief, and dominant water systems
Virgin Islands National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings
Recorded landscape features, tropical habitat types, and dominant water presence combine to form broad interpretive categories for the protected terrain. Stored environmental classifications link directly to relevant atlas destinations for structured geographic exploration.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Tropical
- Water
- Water-dominated
- Forest cover
- Mostly forested
- Seasonality
- Seasonal
Landscape features
Mountains · Hills · Forest · Waterfalls · Coast · Beach · Islands · Reefs
Habitat types
Tropical forest · Marine habitat · Coastal habitat
Park atlas
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Mapping the Sierra de Cayey ecosystem and river headwaters.
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- Area
- 26 km²
- Established
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- Relief
- Mountain
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Mapping subtropical moist forest geography in Puerto Rico
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- Area
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Explore the estuarine terrain and tidal salt pond boundaries.
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- Area
- 9.68 km²
- Established
- 1918
- Relief
- Lowland
- Climate
- Tropical
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- Established
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- Relief
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- Access
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- Area
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- Established
- 2010
- Relief
- Lowland
- Access
- Easy access
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