2023 Map of Plum Island

About this map

Plum Island sits as a central maritime landmark within this survey, flanked by the turbulent waters of Plum Gut and the open expanses of Long Island Sound and Gardiners Bay. The map details the delicate coastal geography of the North Fork's eastern tip, where Orient Point serves as a vital transportation hub. The presence of the Cross Sound Ferry route and the Intracostal Waterway highlights the area's ongoing importance to regional navigation. On land, the small settlement of Orient is depicted alongside local landmarks such as Latham Cem and the protected sands of Orient Beach. Underwater hazards and topographical features like Old Silas Rock, Middle Shoal Rock, and Bedford Reef illustrate the complex seafloor that has long challenged mariners navigating The Sluiceway and Block Island Sound.