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2015 Map of Siasconset

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Siasconset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Nantucket occupies the southwestern corner of this survey, showing the density of the historic town core against the shifting coastal geography of the island in the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by its numerous coastal kettle ponds and barrier beaches, such as the long reach of Coatue Beach and the narrow passage at The Galls. The interior is marked by a network of local roads and named water bodies including Gibbs Pond, Wigwam Ponds, and Almanac Pond, which indicate the complex drainage and historical land use patterns of the island's moorlands.

Transportation and infrastructure are prominent, with the Nantucket Memorial Airport serving as a major landmark on the southern coast. The map also records the seasonal connectivity of the island, noting the Hyannis-Nantucket Fry route across the Atlantic Ocean. From the harbor at Pinnys Point to the secluded Coskata Pond, the sheet captures the intersection of established settlement and a delicate maritime environment.