2015 Map of Onset

About this map

Weweantic River flows into the protected waters of this coastal landscape, where the maritime character of the region is defined by a dense network of necks, points, and coves. Established summer colonies and year-round settlements like Onset and Point Independence are clustered around the sheltered Onset Bay, while the expansive Great Neck separates the inland rivers from the open Atlantic Ocean. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Cleveland Ledge Channel underscores the area's importance for coastal navigation. On the eastern shore, the geography shifts toward Pocasset Harbor and the residential reaches of Barlows Landing and Patuisset. This survey provides a look at the intricate coastline before modern changes, documenting family and local landmarks from Monument Beach Cem to the beach-front developments at Silver Beach and Hamilton Beach.