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2012 Map of Woods Hole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The research and maritime infrastructure of Woods Hole anchor this 2012 survey of the Falmouth shoreline. The density of scientific facilities is apparent around Eel Pond, where the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Oceanographic Institute overlook the busy waters of Great Harbor. Navigation aids like the Nobska Point Light and Woods Hole Passage Light mark the treacherous transition between the Atlantic Ocean and the intricate channels of the Elizabeth Islands' eastern edge, including Hadley Harbor and Northwest Gutter.

Residential growth is traced through neighborhoods like Quissett, Sippewissett, and the Saconesset Hills, while the town's earlier history remains visible at the Old Town Cem and Crowell Cem. The topography is defined by glacial features such as Telegraph Hill and various kettle ponds, including Oyster Pond and Salt Pond, which sit just inland from the narrow barrier beaches of Quissett Beach and Nobska Beach.