2018 Map of Rockport OE S

About this map

Gloucester Bank dominates this offshore survey, marking a significant bathymetric feature in the Atlantic Ocean east of Cape Ann. Unlike typical land-based topographic sheets, this map focuses on the marine environment within the jurisdiction of Gloucester, capturing the submerged terrain of the Massachusetts coast. The map illustrates the transition from the nearshore waters to the deeper reaches of the bank, providing a specialized look at the seafloor geography that has long supported the region's historic maritime and fishing industries.