2021 Map of Block Island

About this map

New Shoreham serves as the central hub of this island landscape, where the local road network radiates toward the numerous coastal ponds and historic burial grounds that define the community's heritage. The interior is a complex mosaic of water and marsh, including Great Salt Pond, Sachem Pond, and the Great Swamp. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community graveyards, such as the Palentine Graves Cem and the Sands - Thompson Cem, scattered among the glacial terrain. The map details the maritime infrastructure necessary for island life, from the Newport - Block Island Ferry routes to the Block Island State Airport. This survey also documents coastal features like Settlers Rock at the northern tip and the prominent Clayhead Bluffs, illustrating the ongoing relationship between the Atlantic and the island's receding shoreline.