He renamed the island to San Ignacio. The island is located about 14 miles north of Saipan and has the fourth highest elevation in the CNMI, peaking at about 2,441 feet above sea level at its summit. The western side of the island is cut by deep gorges covered with high savanna grass. The southeast side is a steep slope of bare lava. There are deep valleys with caves.
Coconut palms grow on the gradual slopes.
Warm fresh water springs are located on the northwestern part of the island. Along the beautiful caldera and grassy slopes you will find small herds of cows and calves grazing. This island had been inhabited on and off since ancient Chamorro times. The Spanish, German and Japanese administration planted coconut trees. Several Japanese era concrete water-tanks are being repaired.