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1942 Map of Monomoy Point
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1942 Map of Monomoy Point

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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Monomoy Island stretches southward into the confluence of Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, as documented in this 1940 survey. The landscape is defined by dynamic coastal features, including the sheltered waters of the Powder Hole near the southern tip and the curved reach of Hammonds Bend to the north. Human presence on this narrow spit is limited to specialized maritime and sporting outposts, notably the Coast Guard Sta near Monomoy Point and private enclaves such as the Monomoy Brant Club and Bristol Club. The presence of the Stone Horse Light Ship offshore highlights the island's role as a critical, yet hazardous, navigational landmark for vessels skirting the Cape. The map detail reveals a complex network of internal waterways like the Salt Drain and Rampy Hole, illustrating the island's permeable, ever-shifting nature before later natural breaches transformed the coastline.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions16.3 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain