2021 Map of Edgartown OE E

About this map

Cape Poge and its surrounding coastal features dominate this northeastern portion of Chappaquiddick Island, capturing the intricate shoreline of Dukes County in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by shifting sands and tidal waters, where points like Simon Point, Whistler Point, and Tom Neck Point define the eastern edge of the interior bay. Local transport is represented by the transit line of the Oak Bluffs - Nantucket Ferry crossing through the Main Channel, while on land, Chappaquiddick Rd and Dike Bridge Rd provide the primary access to this remote peninsula. The cartography highlights significant wetland environments, including the Cape Poge Bay Marshes and Caleb Pond Marshes, which separate the coastal ponds like Shear Pen Pond from the open Atlantic. This survey offers a detailed look at the island's coastal geography before further natural erosion or rising sea levels alter these fragile barrier beach formations.