2021 Map of Isles of Shoals

About this map

Gosport and the cluster of small islands forming the southern reach of the Isles of Shoals sit at the maritime boundary where Maine and New Hampshire meet in the Atlantic Ocean. This map documents a high concentration of small family and community burial sites relative to the limited landmass, reflecting the long-established settlement history of these outposts. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites such as the Old Burying Ground, Laighton Thaxter Cem, and Haley Cem. The surrounding waters of Bigelow Bight define the geography of these isolated rocky islands, while the survey clearly delineates the county line between York and Rockingham counties, which bisects this offshore archipelago.