Located 173 nautical miles north of Saipan with an
area of 18.6 square miles. The island has three
volcanos one of which is active and separated from
the others by a narrow plain. One volcano in the
south emits steam and the northern volcano is
frequently veiled by a heavy, sulphurous cloud.
The slopes of Mt. Pagan are covered by brown ash
and at the base of the mountain there are two curious
lakes. A series of vertical cliffs cut the island in two.
The coast is rocky and unapproachable except on the
shores of Eastern Roadstead and Apaan Bay on the
west coast.
Highest point 1,870 ft.
