2018 Map of Tisbury Great Pond

About this map

Chilmark and the surrounding coastline of Martha's Vineyard are defined by the intricate finger-like inlets of Tisbury Great Pond and its many branches, such as Quenames Cove and Deep Bottom Cove. This survey reveals a landscape where modern development intertwines with colonial-era land divisions and ancient thoroughfares like The Kings Hwy. The terrain is characterized by numerous small drainages including Fulling Mill Brook and Mill Brook, which feed into the coastal ponds behind the barrier beach facing the Atlantic Ocean. Residential clusters are connected by a network of named ways like Tabor House Rd and Meeting House Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern that balances private estates with open spaces such as Hewing Field and Shadbush Hollow. For genealogists, the Chilmark Cem serves as a central landmark within this township, while the various private roads provide specific geographic context for local family holdings and estates.