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1944 Map of Naushon Island
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1944 Map of Naushon Island

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Elizabeth Islands and the northern shoreline of Marthas Vineyard define this maritime survey conducted in the early 1940s. The map captures the isolated character of Naushon Island, where the Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse stands as a primary navigational marker for vessels navigating between Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. This area remains largely dominated by its natural features, from the dense Ramshead Woods and Black Woods to the numerous coastal depressions like Eagle Hollow. Coastal features like Robinsons Hole illustrate the narrow tidal passages between the islands. On the southern shore, the township of Chilmark and the heights of Gay Head appear, showing the early road network and scattered ponds including Hartock Pond and Grey Pond along the Vineyard's edge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.3 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain