1951 Map of Great Point

About this map

Great Point marks the northernmost tip of Nantucket Island, forming a narrow sandy peninsula that separates the open Atlantic Ocean from Nantucket Sound. This mid-century coastal survey, revised from earlier field work by F.E. Russell, reveals a landscape defined by shifting sands and saltwater lagoons. The prominent Light at the tip serves as a critical maritime landmark for the surrounding shoals. Moving south, the terrain broadens into Coskata, where Coskata Pond is protected by the long, curving arm of Coatue Beach. The map illustrates the delicate geography of Coatue Point as it reaches toward the Head of the Harbor, highlighting the complex interplay of tide and sand that shapes this isolated coastal environment.