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1945 Map of Nantucket

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Nantucket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Nantucket town sits as the primary hub of activity on this mid-century coastal survey, its dense grid of streets like Orange St and Pleasant St leading toward the busy docks of Nantucket Harbor. The surrounding landscape is dominated by a complex network of glacial ponds and wetlands, from the expansive Hummock Pond and Long Pond to the curiously named Rotten Pumpkin Pond. This period captures the island's transition as old roads like Maddaket Road connect the main town to smaller outposts like Maddaket and Warren Landing.

Genealogical interest is found in the multiple burial grounds, including Old North Cem and Friends Cem, which reflect the island's long-established community roots. Coastal infrastructure is well-defined, showing the West Jetty and East Jetty protecting the harbor entrance near Brant Pt, while the southern shore at Surfside remains largely open except for the Sewage Disposal plant and the Fair Grounds.