2024 Map of Guilford OE S

About this map

Sachem Head serves as the primary coastal landmark on this nautical-focused survey, where the rocky Connecticut shoreline meets the expanse of Long Island Sound. The map details a complex maritime landscape of reefs and small islands, including the Stewart B McKinney National Wildlife Refuge protecting Falkner Island and Goose Island. Navigational features are prominent, from the deep-water Intracoastal Waterway to hazardous outcrops like Charles Reef and Chimney Corner Reef. The inclusion of the Connecticut New York boundary running through the sound highlights the interstate maritime jurisdiction of the region. Local nomenclature like Bloody Cove and Uncas Point provides a connection to the area's historical identity, while Head Harbor offers a glimpse into the sheltered coastal inlets characteristic of this stretch of the New Haven County coast.