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| Detailed Maps 1:24,000 Scale USGS quadrangle maps of Guam sent to you on CD-ROM. |
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If you are looking for a maps of Guam we can send to you on CD-ROM, a complete mosaic of all the detailed, USGS 1,24:000 scale maps. The cost is $18.95  The Territory of Guam (Guahan in Chamorro) is an island in the Western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated territory of the United States. Its indigenous people are the Chamorros, who first inhabited the island approximately 3,500 years ago. Guam offers a multitude of places to see and things to do, on both the land and sea. The major industry is tourism. The capital is Hagåtña, formerly Agana (pronounced Agaña). Guam's economy is mainly supported by tourism (particularly from Japan) and its United States armed forces base. The latter takes up one-third of the entire land mass of the island. Guam's climate is pleasantly warm year-round. The mean annual temperature is 81 degrees; generally, the range is from the low 70's to the high 80's. There are two seasons, the dry and the rainy. The dry deason, "fanumnangan," begins in December through June. The rainy season, "fanuchanan," falls within the remaining months. We are well aquainted with typhoons. Guam is presently an Unincorporated Territory of the United States. Guam is represented by a non-voting member of Congress, Delegate Robert Underwood Because of the position west of the International Dateline, Guam is "Where America's Day Begins!"
The ancient Chamorros, the earliest known inhabitors of the Mariana Islands, were of Mayo-Polynesian descent originating from southeast Asia as early as 2,000 B.C. The present day Chamorros are a mixture of various ethnic compositions consisting of the many cultural groups originating from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. In 1962, the military lifted the Navy Clearing Act which allowed other ethnic groups to make Guam their home. Since that time many Filipinos, Caucasians, Japanese,Korean,Chinese, Indians, and Pacific Islanders have moved to Guam. The present population is a rich blend of many races which makes Guam a cosmopolitan community of various customs and traditions
Guam's history of colonialism is the longest along the Pacific islands, starting with Ferdinand Magellan's visit in 1521 during his around the world voyage. The island became an important resting stop on the Spanish trade route between the Philippines and Mexico. The United States took control of the island in 1898 after the Battle of Guam of 1898 in the Spanish-American The island of Guam has an ancient history and rich cultural heritage as evidenced by 118 sites listed on the National and 155 listed on the Guam Registers of Historical Sites. Today, Guam is a truly cosmopolitan community that reflects the cultures of its original Chamorro inhabitants influenced by countless European, American, Asian, Micronesian, and other people who have occupied, visited and immigrated to Guam since the 16 th Century. Following is a brief summary of Guam's history and Chamorro folklore that help to shape the unique culture and mix of peoples that is Guam today.
Diving and Snorkeling & scuba : Underwater views on Guam. With exceptionally clear waters that maintain temperature between 82-86 (28C) degrees year round, unspoiled coral reefs and a number of World War II airplane and ship wrecks, Guam is one of the best diving destination in the world. Located just off the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the ocean in the world, Guam offers the dedicated diver numerous reefs and sheer walls, hundreds of varieties of coral and fish, dolphin watching, and wreck diving. A number Underwater views of Guam. of marine preserves have been established to protect Guam's undersea life which are open to, and offer great experiences, to divers and underwater photographers. Dives can be initiated from the shore or boat, depending on the destination.
Photos by Joyce Plaza, Cornish, Maine USA (c) 2004. Thank you.
If you are looking for a map of Guam we can send to you, on CD-ROM, a complete mosaic of all the detailed, USGS 1,24:000 scale maps. Place OrderThe cost is $18.95.
Note: If you wish, download the free computer program for viewing the maps. A Hyperlink is provided on the CD-ROM to facilitate the download of the free viewer . Options exist for both Windows and Apple / Macintosh systems. For Windows 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, XP, XP Pro
For Macintosh OS 9.x (latest version available)Other Macintosh OS X Plug-ins
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