2021 Map of Siasconset OE E

About this map

Siasconset anchors the eastern edge of Nantucket on this coastal survey, where the village grid meets the Atlantic Ocean along Ocean Ave and Low Beach Rd. The landscape is defined by the tension between the shifting Atlantic coastline and a series of interior wetlands and lagoons, most notably Sesachacha Pond and the expansive Tom Nevers Swamp. The map details the local road network connecting seaside neighborhoods, including Baxter Rd and Sankaty Rd, while tracing the course of Phillips Run as it drains toward the southern shore. Offshore, the survey identifies Bass Rip, a significant navigational hazard that underscores the maritime character of this island reach. This record illustrates the modern density of one of the island's most recognizable settlements, preserved amidst the protected natural environments of Squam Swamp and Spotsa Swamp.