Crown Mountain
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Crown Mountain is the highest peak in the United States Virgin Islands, reaching an elevation of 1,556 feet (474 meters). It is located on the island of Saint Thomas, which is the chief island of the territory. The island is volcanic and characterized by a chain of rugged hills. Crown Mountain's elevation contributes to the island's mountainous terrain.12
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United States Virgin IslandsLand…1,556 feet (474 metres) at Crown Mountain on St. Thomas, 1,277 feet (389 metres) at Bordeaux Mountain on St. John, and 1,088 feet (332 metres) at Mount Eagle on St. Croix—the largest of the islands, with an area of 84 square miles (218 square km). St. Thomas and St. John…
Read More…1,556 feet (474 metres) at Crown Mountain on St. Thomas, 1,277 feet (389 metres) at Bordeaux Mountain on St. John, and 1,088 feet (332 metres) at Mount Eagle on St. Croix—the largest of the islands, with an area of 84 square miles (218 square km). St. Thomas and St. John…
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Virgin IslandsReliefCrown Mountain (1,556 feet), northwest of the capital of Charlotte Amalie, is the island’s highest elevation. Charlotte Amalie, facing a fine landlocked harbour, is built on five foothills. There are a number of springs on the island’s northern side but only one small stream. Magens…
Read MoreCrown Mountain (1,556 feet), northwest of the capital of Charlotte Amalie, is the island’s highest elevation. Charlotte Amalie, facing a fine landlocked harbour, is built on five foothills. There are a number of springs on the island’s northern side but only one small stream. Magens…
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