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1955 Map of Sakonnet Point

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Sakonnet Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Sakonnet Point anchors this mid-century coastal survey, marking the southern extremity where the Sakonnet River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape reflects a well-established coastal character in Little Compton, defined by a mix of recreation and maritime infrastructure. The Sakonnet Golf Course and protected areas like Wilbur Woods occupy the higher ground, while the shore is punctuated by significant landmarks including the Sakonnet Light and the Breakwater Light guarding Sakonnet Harbor.

Marine navigation and seasonal recreation dominate the geography, visible in the proximity of Briggs Beach to coastal ponds like Round Pond and Long Pond. Across the water to the west, the U S Naval Reservation at Sachuest Pt indicates the era's ongoing military presence. A network of family-named roads, such as Taylors Lane and Brownell Road, connects these scattered coastal settlements and landmarks.