2011 Map of Plum Island OE E

About this map

Little Gull Island Light stands as a sentinel over a critical and hazardous maritime passage at the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound. This 2011 survey focuses on the treacherous waters of The Race, where powerful tidal currents meet the open Atlantic Ocean. The map highlights the sparse but vital chain of islands and submerged hazards that have shaped regional navigation for centuries, from the larger footprint of Great Gull Island to the isolated outcrop of Little Gull Island. Navigational markers and underwater features like Valiant Rock, Race Rock, and Constellation Rock illustrate the complex hydrography of this offshore environment. The lack of terrestrial development emphasizes the area's role as a maritime corridor rather than a place of settlement, defined by reefs such as Little Gull Reef and the prominent Race Point Ledge.