2018 Map of Kingston OE S

About this map

Green Hill sits along the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the barrier beaches of South County meet the open Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline is characterized by a series of named beaches and points, including Matunuck Point, Roy Carpenters Beach, and Willow Dell Beach, which separate inland waters like Trustom Pond from the sea. Maritime transit is a central theme of this area, evidenced by the long routes of the Point Judith Ferry and the Newport - Block Island Ferry crossing the sound. To the south, the underwater topography is marked by Nebraska Shoal and the Catumb Rocks, hazards that have long influenced navigation near the Point Judith Harbor of Refuge. The map also captures the Intracoastal Waterway passing through Fishers Island Sound, illustrating the modern commercial and recreational shipping lanes that define the Rhode Island coast.