2024 Map of Nantucket OE S

About this map

Atlantic Ocean waters dominate this coastal survey south of Nantucket, revealing the maritime character of the Massachusetts shoreline in the early 21st century. The map focuses on the southern edge of the island, where the coastline meets the open sea at Smooth Hummocks. This specific coastal landscape is defined by its glacial topography, including the small body of Mioxes Pond tucked just behind the beach. The cartography emphasizes the shifting nature of the southern shore, providing a precise record of the land-sea interface at this particular moment in time for those studying the island's evolving geography.