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1972 Map of Tuckernuck Island, 1973 Print
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1972 Map of Tuckernuck Island

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Tuckernuck Island and Muskeget Island anchor this coastal survey, appearing at a pivotal moment in the early 1970s. The map captures the delicate topography of these islands between Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. Of particular interest is the elongated form of Esther Island, which stretches toward Smith Pt, framing the western entrance to Madaket Harbor. The interior of Tuckernuck shows a dedicated Landing Strip and small bodies of water like North Pond and East Pond. This survey, based on aerial photography from the late 1960s and early 1970s, documents the shifting sand bars and extensive Tidal Flat zones that define the maritime hazards of the area. It provides a baseline for the island's morphology before major late-century storm events further altered the connection between the western points of Nantucket Island and its smaller neighbors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain