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2012 Map of Tisbury Great Pond

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tisbury Great Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Chilmark and the surrounding coastline of Martha's Vineyard are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and coastal bluffs. The landscape transitions from the high elevations of Prospect Hill and Peaked Hill down to the dramatic Wequobsque Cliffs and Lucy Vincent Beach. Inland, the settlement pattern centers around historic nodes like Beetlebung Corner and Abel Hill, where the Chilmark Cem serves as a significant genealogical landmark.

The hydrology of the southern shore is dominated by large coastal lagoons, most notably Tisbury Great Pond, which is fed by Tiasquam River. Finger-like coves such as Middle Point Cove and Long Cove reach into the upland, while smaller bodies like Chilmark Pond and Homer Pond sit behind the barrier beach. Smaller hamlets and named locations like Quansoo, Tississa, and Nabs Corner are connected by a web of rural ways, including Middle Line Rd and Meeting House Rd, reflecting the island's long-established road network.