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1889 Map of Block Island
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1889 Map of Block Island

USGS Topo · Published 1889

About this map

New Shoreham encompasses the entirety of this 1880s island survey, capturing a maritime landscape defined by its vital aids to navigation and isolated settlement patterns. The central village of Centre stands as the primary hub of activity, while the coastline is dotted with crucial safety installations including the Block Island N.L.H. at the northern tip and the Block Island S.E.L.H. near the southern cliffs. A maritime infrastructure is further evidenced by multiple L.S. Station outposts positioned for coastal rescue operations. The interior geography is shaped by numerous water bodies like Great Salt Pond, Chagum Pond, and Sands Pond, which punctuate the hilly terrain rising toward Beacon Hill. This survey provides a rare look at the island's topography before modern coastal development, documenting every point from Sandy Point to Black Rock Point and the quiet waters of The Harbor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1889
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.5 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain