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1972 Map of Nantucket

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Nantucket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Nantucket's historic core and the western reaches of the island are documented here just as the late 20th-century tourism era was fully establishing itself. The town’s harbor-front infrastructure is shown in detail, from the Brant Pt Lighthouse and the US Coast Guard Sta to the activity centered around Steamboat Wharf. Inland, the landscape retains its characteristic mix of low-lying wetlands and sandy rises, including named features like Rotten Pumpkin Pond and Trots Swamp.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant value in the mapped locations of the Old Settlers Graves, Prospect Hill Cemetery, and St Marys Cem. The map traces the evolution of island transit, showing the transition from established routes like Madaket Rd to the informal Jeep Trail networks that crisscross the Trots Hills and the marshes of Eel Point. The map also captures local institutions such as the Academy Hill Sch and Lourdes Observatory, providing a precise record of the island's mid-century footprint.