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2024 Map of Siasconset OE E

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Siasconset OE E
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Nantucket Island's eastern coastline is defined here by the distinctive settlement patterns of Siasconset and the surrounding coastal ponds. This 2024 survey captures the densely clustered grid of Codfish Park and the prominent landmark of Sankaty Head, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is a complex mosaic of low-lying wetlands and sandy shores, with Sesachacha Pond and Squam Pond separated from the sea by narrow beaches.

Coastal geography is further illustrated by offshore features like Bass Rip and inland landmarks such as Cains Hill. Smaller settlements like Wauwinet and Quidnet represent the traditional maritime and seasonal character of the region. The map provides a precise layout of the modern road network, from the coastal Baxter Rd to inland arteries like Milestone Rd, highlighting how the island's interior remains dominated by preserved open spaces such as Tom Nevers Swamp and Squam Swamp.