2021 Map of Head of Westport

About this map

Westport Point serves as the coastal anchor of this landscape where the West Branch and East Branch of the Westport River converge before entering the Atlantic. The region is defined by a series of historically significant road junctions and crossroad settlements such as Handy Four Corners, Gidleys Corner, and Slades Corner, reflecting a traditional New England pattern of rural development. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial grounds including Beech Grove Cem and Linden Grove Cem. The map illustrates a complex coastal ecology characterized by numerous necks and points, including Jessies Neck and Pines Point, alongside inland features like Deerfield Swamp and Cedar Dell Lake. The presence of the Westport Airport and Camp Noquochoke marks the evolving land use of the mid-20th century onwards.