Maps of Nukuoro Atoll
Nukuoro Atoll is a circular island chain that surrounds a lagoon approximately 6 kilometers in diameter. There are 46 islets that sit on the coral reef of Nukuoro, each with its own distinct name. Analihter Rudolph recites the mnemonic chant of the islets in the video on the right.
This page contains several modern and historical maps of Nukuoro Atoll. The names provided on the modern maps reflect the standard Nukuoro spelling system; they are often different from the names provided on the historical maps, which use German spelling conventions.
Filmed in 2017 by Takuya Nagaoka, executive director of NGO Pasifika Renaissance.
Modern maps
Map of Nukuoro Atoll, developed by Emily Drummond and Johnny Rudolph
Partially based on Carroll's (1963) description of place names on Nukuoro Atoll
Map of the main islet of Nukuoro, developed by Emily Drummond and Johnny Rudolph
Partially based on maps created by Kubary (1900) and Jeschke (1913)
Early 20th century maps
Map of Nukuoro Atoll from Kaufman & Wick (2013: 226, fig. 92)
After Eilers (1934: 184, fig. 91)
Map of the main islet from Kaufman & Wick (2013: 227, fig. 93)
After Eilers (1934: 199, fig. 93)
Map of the main islet from Kubary (1900: 113)