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2015 Map of Edgartown

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Edgartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The eastern coast of Martha's Vineyard is defined by its deep salt ponds and historic maritime villages, as shown in this 2015 survey. The town of Edgartown anchors the southeastern shoreline, while the busy harbors of Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven dominate the northern coast, connected by the scenic Beach Rd. The map illustrates the island's transition from the dense residential grids of Vineyard Highlands and Eastville to the open interior landscapes surrounding the Martha's Vineyard Airport.

Maritime activity is central to the area's identity, with several ferry routes including the Woods Hole-Oak Bluffs Fry and the Martha's Vineyard Fast Fry crossing the Vineyard Sound. Inland, a network of coastal ponds like Upper Lagoon Pond, Trapps Pond, and Lake Tashmoo underscores the island's unique glacial topography. Landmarks such as Telegraph Hill and the Caleb Pond Marshes provide further context for those studying the island's modern coastal development and preserved open spaces.