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2012 Map of Block Island

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Block Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Block Island stands at the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound, defined by its complex network of freshwater ponds and maritime landmarks. The central settlement of New Shoreham and the Old Harbor Landing area serve as the island's primary hubs, while the interior is marked by historic sites such as the Beacon Hill Stone Tower and several ancestral burial grounds including Island Cem and Dodge Cem. Navigational safety is emphasized by the presence of both the North Lighthouse on Sandy Point and the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse.

The landscape is a dense cluster of water bodies like Great Salt Pond and Sachem Pond, separated by narrow necks of land such as Corn Neck. The map detail traces the island's transition from the developed New Shoreham Center to the more open terrain of Clay Head. From the aviation facilities at Block Island State Airport to the working waterfront at Champlins Dock, this survey captures the infrastructure supporting both the year-round community and the coastal visitors.