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2015 Map of Sakonnet Point

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sakonnet Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sakonnet Point anchors the southern tip of this coastal landscape where the Rhode Island Sound meets the Atlantic. The map reveals a shoreline defined by its relationship with the water, featuring a dense network of rocky outcrops such as Cormorant Reef, Dolphin Rock, and Old Bull Rock. Inland, the geography is characterized by numerous coastal ponds and marshes, including Quicksand Pond, Briggs Marsh, and Round Pond, which shape the local road network and property boundaries.

Small settlements like Sakonnet and Bahia Corner provide the primary human focal points, connected by long coastal routes like Sakonnet Point Rd and W Main Rd. The presence of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Martha's Vineyard Fast Fry route crossing the open water underscores the area's importance as a maritime corridor. On the western edge, the Sachuest Peninsula and Navy Beach offer a different coastal character, marked by the prominent Sachuest Point reaching into the sound.