1880s Maps of Barnstable County, Massachusetts

1. 1885 Map of New Bedford

   

   1885 New Bedford

   1885 Print · USGS

   The Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light.

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4. 1886 Map of Falmouth

   

   1886 Falmouth

   1886 Print · USGS

   The Cape Cod peninsula during the late nineteenth century shows a landscape transitioning between maritime tradition and rail-driven growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Waquoit Village, Teaticket, and Menauhant while following the Old Colony Railroad corridor.

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7. 1886 Map of Plymouth

   

   1886 Plymouth

   1886 Print · USGS

   The South Shore and Cape Cod gateway appear here at a moment of transition during the late nineteenth century. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Chiltonville and Manomet, or follow the early footprint of the Cape Cod Canal.

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10. 1887 Map of Wellfleet

    

    1887 Wellfleet

    1887 Print · USGS

    The lower Cape comes into focus during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as the railroad reshapes coastal commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Methodist Camp Ground, Mayo's Beach Light, and the Marconi Towers.

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13. 1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard

    

    1887 Marthas Vineyard

    1887 Print · USGS

    Martha's Vineyard in the late nineteenth century remains a landscape of maritime commerce and quiet island life. Genealogists can trace family names and early settlements from Cottage City and Edgartown to the rural roads of West Tisbury.

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16. 1887 Map of Yarmouth

    

    1887 Yarmouth

    1887 Print · USGS

    Mid-Cape Cod comes to life in the late nineteenth century as the rail network expands through established maritime villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints across South Yarmouth, West Dennis, and Harwich Port, or locate landmarks like Bass River Lt. and Scargo Hill.

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19. 1887 Map of Provincetown

    

    1887 Provincetown

    1887 Print · USGS

    The outer hook of Cape Cod appears here during the height of its maritime importance, featuring a critical network of lighthouses and life-saving stations. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early layout of Provincetown, the remote reaches of North Truro, and landmarks like Cape Cod Light.

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22. 1888 Map of Barnstable

    

    1888 Barnstable

    1888 Print · USGS

    Mid-Cape Cod in the late nineteenth century was defined by its maritime commerce and the arrival of the rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at the Indian Meeting House, Marston's Mills, and the Old Colony Railroad.

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25. 1888 Map of Chatham

    

    1888 Chatham

    1888 Print · USGS

    The Lower Cape Cod coastline appears in its late nineteenth-century form, from the settlements of Chatham and Orleans down the length of Monomoy Island. Maritime historians can trace essential safety landmarks like Chatham Lights and the Pollock Rip light ship.

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28. 1888 Map of New Bedford

    

    1888 New Bedford

    1888 Print · USGS

    The bustling whale oil and textile hub of New Bedford is shown here at its maritime peak in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood grids and find outlying rural stops like Braleys Station, Turners Mills, and Nasketucket.

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31. 1888 Map of Falmouth

    

    1888 Falmouth

    1888 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline and upper Cape Cod are captured here in the late nineteenth century, documenting the critical arrival of the railroad. Researchers can trace the Old Colony Railroad to its terminus at Woods Holl or locate maritime landmarks like Wing's Neck Light.

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34. 1889 Map of Plymouth

    

    1889 Plymouth

    1889 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of maritime trade and emerging rail corridors. Trace the historic routes of the Old Colony Railroad South Shore Branch and identify early settlement patterns in Plymouth, Chiltonville, and Wareham Centre.

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37. 1889 Map of Yarmouth

    

    1889 Yarmouth

    1889 Print · USGS

    Mid-Cape Cod comes to life in the late 1880s as the rail network reshapes the maritime landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops along the Old Colony Railroad and locate vanished landmarks like the Town House or the historic harbor at Dennis Port.

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40. 1889 Map of Marthas Vineyard

    

    1889 Marthas Vineyard

    1889 Print · USGS

    The eastern shores of the Vineyard come alive in the late Victorian era, showcasing the early growth of Cottage City and Edgartown. Genealogists and historians can trace old road networks connecting West Tisbury to the coast and locate historic beacons like West Chop Light.

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43. 1889 Map of Provincetown

    

    1889 Provincetown

    1889 Print · USGS

    The tip of Cape Cod is captured in the late nineteenth century as a critical maritime hub and life-saving corridor. Trace the early streets of Provincetown, the isolated Highland Light, and the vital Race Point Life Saving Station along the Atlantic shore.

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46. 1889 Map of Wellfleet

    

    1889 Wellfleet

    1889 Print · USGS

    The Lower Cape is shown here in the late nineteenth century as a vital maritime and railroad corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops and shoreline landmarks like the Methodist Camp Ground and the Billingsgate Light.

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