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Below you will find today's Map Mystery!

A short paddle will get you hopping around these islands. Be sure you stick to the channels during low tide, however, as most of the area turns into a mud flat (which can make for a tough portage back to car too!). Can you name each of these islands?

Addtional clues will be provided if necessary. Email me your answers! Correct posters will be noted on this page.


This is a 16 meter resolution of the area.

Today's correct Responders:

  • Richard N. (14 for 14 correct answers)
  • Bob & Geri (14 for 14 correct answers)
  • Mark S. (3 for 3 correct answers)
  • Richard S. (3 for 3 correct answers)
  • Christopher G. (9 for 9 correct answers)
  • Thomas McN. (14 for 14 correct answers)
  • Tom M. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Peter McL. (2 for 2 correct answers)
  • Deb D. (6 for 6 correct answers)




    December 1's Mystery

    Surf's up down south! Sometimes, anyway. Here is where I learned what being "Maytagged" felt like. Behind the rocky headland off the beach is a nice campground where you can rest and dress your many wounds.


    This is a 32 meter resolution of the area.

    Did you guess correctly? We are visiting Horseneck Beach.

    Please help me congratulate our correct responders:

  • Richard N. (13 for 13 correct answers)
  • Bob & Geri (13 for 13 correct answers)
  • Linda S. (8 for 8 correct answers)
  • Deb D. (5 for 5 correct answers)
  • Thomas McN. (13 for 13 correct answers)
  • Suzanne P. (2 for 2 correct answers)
  • Dee H. (3 for 3 correct answers)
  • Dan L. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Richard S. (2 for 2 correct answers)
  • Mark S. (2 for 2 correct answers)
  • Christopher G. (8 for 8 correct answers)
  • Peter McL. (1 for 1 correct answers)


    November 6's Mystery

    The island and shallow bay in this image make up a portion of a wonderful Massachusetts wildlife reserve. Great striper fishing can also be found in the waters outside the bay.


    This is an 8 meter resolution of the area.

    Did you guess correctly? We are visiting Waquoit Bay.

    Please help me congratulate our correct responders:

  • Bob & Geri (12 for 12 correct answers)
  • Suzanne P. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Linda S. (7 for 7 correct answers)
  • Bethany E. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Thomas McN. (12 for 12 correct answers)
  • Richard N. (12 for 12 correct answers)
  • Christopher G. (7 for 7 correct answers)
  • Deb D. (4 for 4 correct answers)
  • Sam P. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Dan L. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Mark S. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Richard S. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Tim T. (1 for 1 correct answers)
  • Richard B. (1 for 1 correct answers)

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