2018 Map of Siasconset OE S

About this map

The south shore of Nantucket is defined by its continuous stretch of sandy coastlines and the infrastructure supporting the island's mid-century and modern development. This 2018 survey highlights the coastal interface where the Atlantic Ocean meets a series of distinct beaches, including Miacomet Beach, Surfside Beach, Nobadeer Beach, and Madequecham Beach. The area is characterized by a grid of residential access roads like S Shore Rd and Tom Nevers Rd that navigate the low-lying terrain behind the dunes. A primary landmark of the region is the Nantucket Memorial Airport, whose runways extend toward the shoreline, anchoring the island's transportation network. The map illustrates the spatial relationship between the airport’s industrial footprint and the residential corridors that have filled the spaces between the marshes and the sea, such as those along Madequecham Valley Rd.