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1940 Map of Sconticut Neck

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Sconticut Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Sconticut Neck extends into the waters of Buzzards Bay and Nasketucket Bay, defining the coastal character of southeastern Fairhaven during the mid-20th century. The landscape is dominated by tidal flats and low-lying coastal terrain, linked to the mainland and nearby West Island via the Sconticut Neck Road and a prominent Causeway. This 1940s-era survey captures the road network and settlement patterns before modern coastal development shifted the local footprint.

Strategic maritime landmarks such as Sconticut Point, Black Rock, and Angelica I mark the dangerous approaches to the harbor, while internal features like North Cove and Round Cove suggest a community deeply tied to the shoreline. The inclusion of the Mattapoisett boundary in the water highlights the complex civil divisions that governed fishing and maritime rights in these productive coastal waters.