1972 Map of Naushon Island

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Naushon Island and its smaller neighbor Pasque Island dominate this coastal survey, showcasing the private and natural character of the Elizabeth Islands chain in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by internal roads like Main Road and North Road that thread through dense stands of Ramshead Woods and Black Woods. The shoreline is deeply articulated by geographic features such as the Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse, which has stood watch over the anchorage since the 19th century, and the French Watering Place, a site of maritime historical significance. Across the deep waters of Vineyard Sound, the northern edge of Martha's Vineyard appears, including the heights of Gay Head and the coastal boundaries of Chilmark and Tisbury. Local genealogy is anchored by a Cem near the island's western end, while the interior topography reveals a high concentration of glacial kettle ponds like Blaney Pond and Molasses Pond.