1942 Map of Nantucket

About this map

The Steamship Ferry route connects the mainland to the storied shores of Nantucket and Edgartown in this World War II era survey. The map details the intricate maritime geography of the islands, from the shifting sands of Coskata Beach to the strategically placed life-saving stations at Madd Aket LSS and Coskata LSS. On the eastern end of the island, small fishing and summer communities like Polpis, Quidnet, and Siasconset are shown connected by a network of early roads, predating modern development. The coastline is defined by features like Haulover Break and the prominent Sankaty Head, illustrating the constant environmental forces shaping the shoreline. Farther west, Chappaquiddick Id and Tuckernuck I sit as quieter outposts, separated by the deep waters of the Muskeget Channel.