1953 Map of Quonochontaug

About this map

Coastal salt ponds and sandy barrier beaches define this stretch of the Rhode Island shoreline between Westerly and Charlestown. The landscape is dominated by the expansive Ninigret Pond and Quonochontaug Pond, which are separated from Block Island Sound by narrow stretches of sand including East Beach and Quonochontaug Beach. A significant military presence is noted at the U S Naval Reservation, which includes a distinct Landing Strip and auxiliary facilities overlooking Foster Cove. Inland, the terrain rises into the wooded heights of the Woody Hill Management Area and the Burlingame Management Area. Local recreation and mid-century culture are evident through features like the Drive-In Theater near Haversham and a Boys Camp on the shores of Watchaug Pond. Smaller residential clusters such as Shady Harbor and Stevens dot the landscape, connected by the historic Post Road and the Scenic Highway.