Johnson Reef

Johnson Reef is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. China first took possession of the feature in 1988.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Johnson Reef
China: Chiguo Jiao, 赤瓜礁
Taiwan: Chiguo Reef, 赤瓜礁
Malaysia: Mabini Reef
Vietnam: Đá Gạc Ma
Occupied by: China
Legal Status: Rock
GPS: 9° 43' 1" N, 114° 16' 54" E
Total area of reclamation: 27 acres

Overview

Johnson Reef, February 11, 2022
Johnson Reef
July 10, 2017
Johnson Reef
July 5, 2017
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February 13, 2017
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September 3, 2016
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July 3, 2016
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April 1, 2016
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January 10, 2016
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June 10, 2015
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March 4, 2015
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January 28, 2015
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July 19, 2014
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January 18, 2012
Johnson Reef
November 29, 2004

 

Detail Images

Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
Aerial Photography (Spring 2015)
June 10, 2015
May 27, 2015
March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015
November 4, 2014
November 4, 2014
September 27, 2014
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
April 5, 2014
March 6, 2014
January 22, 2014
January 18, 2012
January 18, 2012
November 29, 2004
November 29, 2004

 

Dredging Images

Johnson Reef
November 4, 2014
Johnson Reef
September 27, 2014
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July 19, 2014
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April 5, 2014
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April 5, 2014
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March 6, 2014
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March 6, 2014
Johnson Reef
March 4, 2015
Johnson Reef
January 22, 2014
Johnson Reef
January 22, 2014

Analysis of Outpost

Comparing Aerial and Satellite Images of China's Spratly Outposts
China’s New Spratly Island Defenses
Another Piece of the Puzzle
Securing the Sunlight: How China Is Powering the South China Sea