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1951 Map of Great Point, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of Great Point

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.11 x 20.96 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain