1945 Map of Siasconset

About this map

Siasconset and the eastern reaches of Nantucket are captured here during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape defined by its maritime isolation and transition from rail to road. The interior is marked by the Abandoned Railroad Grade, a relic of the island's earlier narrow-gauge rail era, now superseded by thoroughfares like Milestone Road. Along the Atlantic shore, the coastal village of Codfish Park sits below the heights of Sankaty Head, while the interior moors rise to high points at Altar Rock and Folger Hill. To the north, the complex geography of Nantucket Harbor is shaped by the long arm of Coatue Beach and the distinct peninsulas of Pocomo and Quaise. The map details the early footprint of the Nantucket Airport and traditional seasonal settlements like Wauwinet and Quidnet, illustrating the island's character before extensive modern development.