East Beach ~ Barrier Beach Geographical Information System (GIS) Maps |
East Beach and Ninigret Pond are both shown on these maps since the coastal lagoon was formed on the landward side of the barrier beach. The minimum download time for a 28.8 modem connection is shown in (parentheses).Aerial View - here's what you'd see if you were flying over East Beach (10 seconds)
Area- this is a basic map showing the land outline of the barrier beach and salt pond area (5 seconds)
Geology- the glacial geology of the barrier beach and surrounding area is detailed on this map (9 seconds)
Wetlands- all the wetland types are shown on this map as well as the aquifers and bodies of freshwater (11 seconds)
Land Use - what's grown or built on the land and water surrounding East Beach (9 seconds)
Historical Native American Settlements - the Pequot settlements and tribal territory that existed in the beach area in the 17th century (8 seconds)