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2012 Map of Watch Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Watch Hill Lighthouse stands at the tip of this coastal landscape, guarding the entrance to Watch Hill Cove and the Watch Hill Passage. This coastal region is defined by its series of barrier beaches and salt ponds, including Winnapaug Pond and Maschaug Pond, which separate the mainland from Misquamicut State Beach and the Atlantic. The settlement at Watch Hill serves as a prominent maritime hub, featuring the Flying Horse Carousel and a high concentration of recreational landmarks like Ocean House Beach.

Moving inland along the Pawcatuck River, the terrain transitions toward more established residential areas such as Clarks Village and Avondale. Genealogical interest is found in the Saint Sebastian Cem and Davis Cem, while the Westerly State Airport occupies a significant tract north of Mount Pleasant. The map also captures the maritime traffic patterns of the era, specifically the New London - Block Island Ferry Crossing cutting through the southern waters.