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1945 Map of Siasconset

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Siasconset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Siasconset and its nearby enclave of Codfish Park sit at the eastern edge of this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape shaped by both early industry and growing recreation. The eastern shore of Nantucket is defined here by landmarks like Sankaty Head and the sprawling Cranberry Bog, which neighbors the Sankaty Golf Course. An Abandoned Railroad Grade cuts across the center of the sheet, tracing the path of the island's former rail connection toward the south shore.

Inland, the topography rises toward Folger Hill and the Shawaukemo Hills, falling away into coastal valleys like Madequecham Valley and Nobadeer Valley. Along the northern shore, small settlements such as Wauwinet, Pocomo, and Polpis are shown before the post-war development boom, offering a clear view of the island's road network, including Milestone Road and Polpis Road, as it served these isolated coastal points and the Nantucket Airport.