2015 Map of Squibnocket OE S

About this map

Atlantic Ocean waters dominate this maritime survey south of the Martha's Vineyard coastline. The map focus is centered on the submerged hazards of the Nantucket Shoals, a complex area of shifting sandbanks and shallow depths that have historically challenged navigators in these coastal Massachusetts waters. This offshore perspective illustrates the vast marine environment and the county boundary of Dukes County, highlighting the underwater topography that defines the seafloor south of Chilmark. The lack of terrestrial features emphasizes the importance of these shoals to local maritime history and regional navigation during the mid-2010s.