2024 Map of Branford OE S

About this map

Stewart B McKinney National Wildlife Refuge anchors the coastal landscape of this coastal survey, where the rocky shoreline of Connecticut meets the open waters of Long Island Sound. The map reveals a complex maritime environment defined by numerous small islands and hazardous outcrops, including Stony Island, Umbrella Island, and the cluster of High Island and Money Island. Along the northern edge, residential and recreational shorelines like Momauguin Beach and Sunset Beach transition into the natural inlets and points of Mansfield Point and Johnson Point. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the open sound, marked by deep-water navigational hazards such as Northwest Reef and the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts across the lower boundary. This document provides a contemporary record of the boundary between Connecticut and New York, illustrating the enduring importance of these coastal features for local navigation and conservation.