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2024 Map of Siasconset OE S

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Nantucket Memorial Airport anchors the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the southern shore of Nantucket meets the open Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is defined by a series of north-south glacial valleys and depressions, including Nobadeer Valley, Madequecham Valley, Wigwam Valley, and Forked Pond Valley. These geographical features terminate at the extensive beaches that line the South Shore.

The settlement at Surfside and landmarks like Long Josephs Point provide a view of the island's modern character alongside historical coastal features. Significant water bodies such as Weweeder Ponds sit just inland from Miacomet Beach, illustrating the delicate balance between the interior freshwater systems and the saltwater environment of the Miacomet Rip. This map is particularly valuable for documenting the contemporary coastline and the placement of coastal roads like South Rd and Tom Nevers Rd.