2012 Map of Head of Westport OE S

About this map

Gooseberry Neck and its northern neighbor Gumbys Head form a prominent coastal extension into the Atlantic Ocean in this coastal survey. This maritime landscape is defined by its extensive network of named hazards and ledges, which have long shaped navigation at the mouth of Buzzards Bay. Near the shoreline, E Beach Rd provides the primary terrestrial access, while the waters are marked by distinctive landmarks such as the Buzzards Bay Entrance Light and the curiously named Hen and Chickens reef. The map serves as a precise guide to the complex seafloor topography, identifying numerous fishing grounds and family-named features like Joe Burris Ledge, Tripp Ledge, and Briggs Rock. These specific labels reflect a localized maritime history where individual rocks and ledges, such as The Wildcat and Old Cock, were of critical importance to local mariners and coastal residents.