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1890s Maps of Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Barnstable County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Barnstable County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Barnstable County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.

Barnstable County, MA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Chatham
    1893 Map of Chatham
    1893 Chatham
    1893 Print · USGS
    The outer Cape Cod coastline at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a complex maritime landscape of barrier islands and shifting shoals. Trace the old village footprints of Chatham and North Chatham alongside vital coastal aids like Chatham Lights and the Pollock Rip Light Ship.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1893 Map of Yarmouth
    1893 Map of Yarmouth
    1893 Yarmouth
    1893 Print · USGS
    Mid-Cape Cod in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of thriving maritime villages and a busy rail network. Trace nineteenth-century family roots across Old Colony Railroad depots and through settlements like South Yarmouth, Dennis Port, and West Brewster.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1893 Map of Wellfleet
    1893 Map of Wellfleet
    1893 Wellfleet
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's outer reaches are shown in the late 1800s, when the Old Colony Railroad served isolated fishing villages and lifesaving stations. Trace historic sites like the Methodist Camp Ground, Billingsgate Light, and early schools at Schoolhouse Pond.
    8 unique versions available
  10. 1893 Map of Barnstable
    1893 Map of Barnstable
    1893 Barnstable
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod in the late nineteenth century remains a landscape of maritime navigation and early rail travel. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like the Indian Meeting House, the Yarmouth Camp Grounds, and the Spring Hill Academy.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Falmouth
    1893 Map of Falmouth
    1893 Falmouth
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's western shore and the upper reaches of Buzzards Bay are captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail travel transformed the coast. Genealogists can trace family names at Waquoit Village or follow the Old Colony Railroad through Woods Holl and Falmouth Station.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1893 Map of New Bedford
    1893 Map of New Bedford
    1893 New Bedford
    1893 Print · USGS
    The South Coast of Massachusetts is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of maritime trade and rail transit. Researchers can trace the waterfront development of New Bedford, find old coastal lights like Neds Point Light, and locate family settlements at Potomska and Apponagansett.
    9 unique versions available
  19. 1894 Map of Plymouth
    1894 Map of Plymouth
    1894 Plymouth
    1894 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of maritime commerce and kettle ponds. Trace the rail lines of the Old Colony Railroad and find early village sites like Wellingsly, Chiltonville, and Bournedale.
    9 unique versions available
  22. 1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard, 1898 Print
    1894 Marthas Vineyard
    1898 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard in the 1890s appears as a land of maritime necessity and early coastal villages. Genealogists can trace family settlements in Vineyard Haven and Edgartown or locate lighthouses like West Chop Light and Cape Poge Light.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 1898 Map of Provincetown, 1940 Print
    1898 Map of Provincetown, 1940 Print
    1898 Provincetown
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts in the late nineteenth century comes to life through this detailed look at the outer Cape. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace a network of early federal outposts like Highland Life Saving Station and beacons such as Long Point Light.
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