2015 Map of Monomoy Point

About this map

South Monomoy Island stretches into the Atlantic Ocean in this 2015 survey, defining the southern tip of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge area near Chatham. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by coastal dynamics, terminating at Monomoy Point. This area is historically significant for its complex seafloor topography, which has long influenced maritime navigation in these waters. The surrounding environment is dominated by shifting sandbars and hazardous underwater features such as the Monomoy Shoals and the various sections of the Pollock Rip. Detailed hydrographic data delineates the Pollock Rip Channel, alongside treacherous areas like the Broken Part of Pollock Rip and Broken Rip, which emphasize the ever-changing nature of this coastal boundary in Barnstable County.