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1972 Map of Squibnocket

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Squibnocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Gay Head Cliffs and the iconic Gay Head Lighthouse anchor this coastal survey, which depicts the southwestern tip of Martha's Vineyard before modern development altered the island's rural character. The landscape is defined by its maritime heritage and the cultural presence of the Wampanoag, indicated by the Indian Burying Ground near Gay Head. Local life centers around fishing and farming, with settlements like Menemsha and Lobsterville connected by a network of winding roads such as Moshup Trail and Lighthouse Road.

To the south, the isolated island of Nomans Land is noted as a restricted military zone, serving as a U.S. Navy air-to-ground target. The intricate hydrology of the region is well-documented, showing the transition from the Atlantic Ocean to protected waters like Menemsha Pond, Squibnocket Pond, and Chilmark Pond. Family history researchers can find the Gay Head Cem and Chilmark Cem, alongside landmarks such as the Menemsha Sch and Gay Head Coast Guard Sta.