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2012 Map of Siasconset

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Siasconset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Nantucket Island's maritime character is centered around Nantucket Harbor, where a complex network of wharves and navigation lights defines the waterfront. The map captures the dense historical core of the town, featuring Brant Point Lighthouse and the iconic Old North Wharf alongside the Nantucket Shipyard. This shoreline is not just a commercial hub but a center for transportation, shown through the Steamship Authority Ferry routes connecting to the mainland.

Beyond the harbor, the landscape transitions into the residential and agricultural reaches of Polpis, Pocomo, and Siasconset. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites, from the centrally located Prospect Hill Cem and African Baptist Cem to the remote Polpis Burying Ground. The interior is dotted with numerous small ponds such as Gibbs Pond and Mikas Pond, reflecting the island's unique glacial topography.