both stories center on an evil madman controlling an island of high technology, and the search for that island. an officer must be expert in the use of survival craft and rescue boats. in the 19th century, a railroad pier was built out into the canyon to avoid waves closer in to shore when loading and unloading ships. these locations lent themselves well to the shop's name. the population was 145 as of 2010. there is 1 street. the airport is located just outside town to the west of the central business district. 