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2021 Map of Nantasket Beach

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Nantasket Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Nantasket Beach and the rugged Massachusetts coastline define this coastal landscape, where the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area protects offshore landmarks like The Graves and Harding Ledge. The map documents a complex maritime environment dominated by shoals and named hazards, including Thieves Ledge and Strawberry Ledge, which have historically challenged navigation into Boston.

Onshore, the residential character of Atlantic and North Cohasset is interwoven with significant coastal water bodies like Straits Pond and the Little Harbor Reservoir. Local topography is punctuated by prominent rises such as Sagamore Hill and Planters Hill, which overlook the narrow peninsula of Hull ST. This detailed documentation of the shoreline from White Head to Scituate Neck captures the modern state of these recreational and residential communities along the Atlantic Ocean.