2012 Map of Squibnocket OE S

About this map

The vast reaches of the Atlantic Ocean south of Martha's Vineyard dominate this maritime survey, illustrating the underwater topography and hazards of the Massachusetts coast. The northern edge of the map reveals the southern tip of Nomans Land, an unpopulated island with a complex history as a former military bombing range and now a protected wildlife refuge. To the east, the sheet charts a portion of the Nantucket Shoals, a significant area of shallow water and shifting sands that has challenged navigators for centuries. This chart serves as a primary reference for the open sea and submerged features that define the approaches to the southern islands of Dukes County.