Aerial view of Point Cruz and Matanikau on Guadalcanal The red arrow points at The village in a narrow strip near the north coast of Guadalcanal roughly 200 yards west of the Matanikau River (Mataniko River). The prewar east-west government trail is visible inland from the north coast and connects to Matanikau village. Credit: USN Date: August 18, 1942
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