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1975 Map of Sconticut Neck

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Sconticut Neck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

West Island and the slender peninsula of Sconticut Neck define the coastal character of Fairhaven in this mid-1970s survey. The landscape is dominated by the complex shoreline of Nasketucket Bay, where small islands like Pea Island, Fish Island, and Round Island dot the shallow waters. A prominent Causeway connects the mainland to the residential streets of the island, including West Island Street, illustrating the area's development as a coastal community.

Navigation and maritime geography are central to this map, with numerous named hazards and landmarks such as Mosher Ledge, Negro Ledge, and Angelica Rock scattered throughout Buzzards Bay. On land, the presence of Silver Shell Beach and Long Pond suggests a mix of recreation and natural preserves. The detailed charting of depths and rocky outcroppings like Old Kelick Rock and Puppy Rocks provides a clear record of the treacherous coastal waters during this era.