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1962 Map of Sconticut Neck

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Sconticut Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Sconticut Neck extends into the waters of Nasketucket Bay and Buzzards Bay, revealing a coastal landscape defined by its residential clusters and maritime hazards. In the early 1960s, development is concentrated along Sconticut Neck Road and on West Island, which is connected to the mainland by a prominent Causeway. The shoreline is punctuated by numerous small landforms and navigational aids, from Silver Shell Beach in the north to the southern tip at Wilbur Point.

Beyond the immediate coast, the map details a complex undersea topography essential for local mariners. Named ledges and rocks such as Negro Ledge, Nye Ledge, and Angelica Rock litter the approach to Mattapoisett. This survey provides a clear view of the mid-century infrastructure supporting this Fairhaven peninsula, including the grid of residential streets like Fir Street and Cottonwood St that established the area's modern footprint.