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1893 Map of Sakonnet, 1898 Print
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1893 Map of Sakonnet

USGS Topo · Published 1898

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The rocky coastline of Little Compton and Middletown defines this late nineteenth-century coastal survey. Dominating the western edge is the Sakonnet River, while the southern tip of the peninsula is anchored by Sakonnet Point and the nearby Breakwater. The map highlights a series of distinctive coastal landmarks, from the exposed Island Rocks and Cormorant Rock to the prominent Sachuest Point. Inland, a cluster of small water bodies like Round Pond, Long Pond, and Tunipus Pond sit just behind the shore, illustrating the fragile barrier-beach geography typical of this era. The Rhode Island Massachusetts Boundary Line is clearly marked at Quicksand Point, showing the historical border configuration before modern development altered the shoreline interface. This survey, conducted under director J.W. Powell, provides a precise record of the natural shoreline before the turn of the century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain