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2024 Map of Edgartown OE S

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Edgartown OE S
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Edgartown Great Pond dominates this coastal landscape on Martha's Vineyard, where the Atlantic shoreline meets a complex network of glacial ponds and finger-like necks. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the settlement of Katama and the Katama Airpark, illustrating the area's development as a seasonal and aviation hub. A series of distinctive landforms, including Scrubby Neck, Kanomika Neck, and Mashacket Neck, reach into the brackish waters of the Great Pond and Oyster Pond.

Coastal geography is characterized by the long, sandy expanse of South Beach, which separates the interior ponds from the Atlantic Ocean. Historical routes like Watcha Path and Meetinghouse Way provide a glimpse into the traditional movement patterns across the plains. Local landmarks such as Swimming Place Point and the Mattakeset Herring Creek highlight the longstanding relationship between the residents and the surrounding marine environment.