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2013 Map of Plum Island

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Plum Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Plum Island and its surrounding maritime hazards dominate this survey of the passage between Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The island is notably occupied by the United States Department of Agriculture, with restricted roadways and facilities appearing amidst the natural terrain of Pine Point and East Point. This coastal threshold is marked by the Orient Point Lighthouse and the treacherous waters of Plum Gut, a critical navigational point for the New London - Orient Point Ferry route.

On the tip of the north fork, the Latham Cem sits near the junction of Latham Ln and State Pkwy, providing a localized genealogical anchor. The map details a complex undersea landscape of shoals and reefs, including Midway Shoal, Bedford Reef, and Old Silas Rock, which have historically challenged mariners entering The Sluiceway. Further south, the isolated Gardiners Point stands as a lonely landmark in the open water.