Land and Sea photos of Jarvis Island


Jarvis Island coast October 2003

Photo of the coast of Jarvis Island. Notice the "No Tresspassing" sign and the day beacon.

Source: Schwartz vacation photo. The photographer has released this photo to the public domain.

Jarvis Island Coast

Photo of the coast of Jarvis Island.

Source: Schwartz vacation photo. The photographer has released this photo to the public domain.

Jarvis Island No Tresspassing sign

This is the "No tresspassing" sign put in place by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Source: Schwartz vacation photo. The photographer has released this photo to the public domain.

behind the Jarvis Island no tresspassing sign

View from behind the no tresspassing sign. Notice the building foundations and countless birds.

Source: Schwartz vacation photo. The photographer has released this photo to the public domain. Original.

Jarvis Island beach

Close-up of the beach. The photographer claims to have seen hermit crabs on the beach, which are known to live on Jarvis Island.

Source: Schwartz vacation photo. The photographer has released this photo to the public domain. Original.

Jarvis Island during the daytime.

Jarvis Island is known for its blazing heat.

Source: Los Angeles Times article.

There is no natural fresh water on Jarvis Island, and the sun shines bright

The day beacon at dusk.

Source: Los Angeles Times article.

Historic Jarvis Island photo

A historic photograph showing the colonists sent to Jarvis Island during the 1930s and 1940s.

Source: jarvisisland.net


See also:
Arundel photos
Panala'au Memoirs photos
PBIF photos