1957 Map of Block Island

About this map

New Shoreham serves as the central hub of this island survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by its many ponds and coastal landmarks. The mapping reflects a post-war era of maritime and aviation transition, showing the State Airport situated in the island's center while the U S Coast Guard Sta monitors the Great Salt Pond. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, identifying multiple burial grounds including Island Cem, Dodge Cem, and the Indian Cem, alongside family-named terrain features like Betty Pucky Pond and Rodman Pond. Coastal navigation is anchored by two prominent structures: the Block Island N Lighthouse at Sandy Pt and the Block Island SE Lighthouse perched near the Mohegan Trail. The interior is crisscrossed by established routes such as Center Road and Old Town Road, linking the scattered settlements and high points like Beacon Hill.