Mount Eagle is St. Croix's highest peak at 1,165 feet. Made up of metamorphosed igneous and sedimentary rocks overlain in some places by limestone and alluvium, St. Croix's mountainous region is confined to the north. Mount Eagle, like its counterparts Crown Mountain on St. Thomas and Bordeaux Mountain on St. John, is surrounded by coral reefs.
In the north and east, St. Croix is made up of a series of rolling hills, many very steep, and some scrublike vegetation. The mountainous terrain of the island and its series of hills come together to make the landscape somewhat rugged, though this smooths out when moving south. There are also some hills in the west. The northwest section of St. Croix is lush, and here you'll find the forests of the island.
The island of St. Croix boasts miles of continuous beaches, many with secluded spots. Beaches on the north end, like Davis Bay, Cane Bay and Columbus Landing feature white sands, mild surf, deep drop offs and coral reefs. St. Croix's east end is swarming with beaches. The surfs are calm and mild, though the water in some places is rocky. The west end features St. Croix's longest beach, Sandy Point, as well as waters that deepen gradually. The south side of St. Croix has a single beach, Manchenil. Calm waters and a gradual deepening of the sea are just two features of this largely secluded beach.
The plains of St. Croix are found in the southern section of the island. Fertile, green, wide open expanse helped St. Croix earn the nickname "The Garden of the Caribbean." It contributes to the rural feel of the island.
