Historical Maps of Barnstable County, Massachusetts

What stories do these 378 old maps tell about Barnstable County's past? From 1885 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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  • Trace Barnstable County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Barnstable County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Barnstable County, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of New Bedford
    1885 Map of New Bedford
    1885 New Bedford
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County, including New Bedford, Plymouth County, and others.

  2. 1886 Map of Falmouth
    1886 Map of Falmouth
    1886 Falmouth
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County, including Plymouth County, Dukes County, and others.

  3. 1886 Map of Plymouth
    1886 Map of Plymouth
    1886 Plymouth
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County, including Plymouth County, and others.

  4. 1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    1887 Marthas Vineyard
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County, including Dukes County, Nantucket County, and others.

  5. 1887 Map of Provincetown
    1887 Map of Provincetown
    1887 Provincetown
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County.

  6. 1887 Map of Wellfleet
    1887 Map of Wellfleet
    1887 Wellfleet
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County.

  7. 1887 Map of Yarmouth
    1887 Map of Yarmouth
    1887 Yarmouth
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County.

  8. 1888 Map of Barnstable
    1888 Map of Barnstable
    1888 Barnstable
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County.

  9. 1888 Map of Chatham
    1888 Map of Chatham
    1888 Chatham
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County.

  10. 1888 Map of Falmouth
    1888 Map of Falmouth
    1888 Falmouth
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Barnstable County, including Plymouth County, Dukes County, and others.

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