2021 Map of Quonochontaug

About this map

Quonochontaug Pond and the surrounding coastal salt ponds dominate this modern mapping of the Rhode Island shoreline. The map documents a highly developed vacation and residential landscape, characterized by distinct neighborhoods such as Haversham, Shelter Harbor, and Shady Harbor. The complex interaction of land and sea is evident in the man-made Quonochontaug Breachway and Charlestown Breachway, which maintain the vital connection between the brackish ponds and the open Block Island Sound. Numerous small islands and points, including Bills Island, Ward Island, and Marshneck Point, dot the inland waters, while the southern edge is defined by long stretches of sand at East Beach and Weekapaug Beach. The mapping also tracks the legacy of local figures and community spaces, noting the Sam Ferretti Blue Shutters Town Beach. Farther inland, the terrain rises toward Rabbit Hill and Ross Hill, where the suburban road network meets older routes like Old Post Road.