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1972 Map of Siasconset

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Siasconset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Nantucket Island's eastern shores and inland moors are captured here during a period of transition in the early 1970s. The village of Siasconset sits prominently on the eastern bluff, while smaller settlements like Wauwinet, Polpis, and Quidnet dot the harbor-facing and seaward coasts. This survey highlights the island's unique hydrography, from the sheltered waters of Head of the Harbor and Folgers Marsh to the exposed South Shore and the treacherous Old Man Shoal offshore.

Evidence of the island's maritime and aviation history is clear, featuring the Sankaty Head Lighthouse and the expansive grounds of the Nantucket Memorial Airport. The map also traces the agricultural and military footprint of the area, including several Cranberry Bogs and the U.S. Military Reservation near Tom Nevers Head. The network of interior paths, such as the Bicycle Path and Milestone Road, illustrates the island's burgeoning role as a seasonal retreat.