2018 Map of Monomoy Point OE W

About this map

The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge dominates the eastern edge of this coastal survey, where the shifting sands of the Cape Cod coastline meet the open Atlantic Ocean. This maritime landscape is defined by its fragile wetland ecosystems, featuring landforms like the Station Pond Marsh and the sheltered waters of the Powder Hole. The presence of Big Station Pond illustrates the unique hydrology of these barrier islands, where freshwater ponds often persist in close proximity to the saltwater tide. As a snapshot from 2018, the map documents the precarious boundary between sea and shore, preserving the specific outlines of these coastal features before the inevitable changes wrought by seasonal storms and tidal erosion.