South Sandwich Islands Map
The South Sandwich Islands are a group of islands in the United Kingdom in the Atlantic Ocean, covering about 310 km² (120 sq mi). This map shows the islands on shaded relief, with its relief, rivers and towns.
How to read this map
The highest point is Mount Belinda, 1,370 m (4,495 ft) above sea level.
The map is centred on the South Sandwich Islands.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. These are small-scale educational maps, not navigation charts.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
South Sandwich Islands facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 310 km² (120 sq mi) |
| Highest point | Mount Belinda, 1,370 m (4,495 ft) |
| Body of water | the Atlantic Ocean |
| Countries | the United Kingdom |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: United Kingdom. Compare with the map of the five oceans.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the South Sandwich Islands?
The South Sandwich Islands are part of the United Kingdom and are in the Atlantic Ocean.
How big are the South Sandwich Islands?
About 310 km² (120 sq mi).
What is the highest point of the South Sandwich Islands?
Mount Belinda, at 1,370 m (4,495 ft).
Can I download a blank map of the South Sandwich Islands?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: South Sandwich Islands Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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