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1960s Maps of Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Explore 14 historic maps of Barnstable County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Barnstable County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Barnstable County, MA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Boston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and its industrial interior are detailed here in the mid-twentieth century, from the Monadnock highlands to Cape Cod. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Boston and Maine or locate landmarks like Fort Devens and the Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Dennis, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Dennis, 1963 Print
    1961 Dennis
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's mid-century expansion is visible in this survey of the shoreline between Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound. Trace family history and land use through numerous burial sites like Hall Cem and distinctive landmarks such as Hokum Rock and Scargo Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Hyannis, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Hyannis, 1963 Print
    1961 Hyannis
    1963 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Barnstable and Hyannis appear here as traditional maritime villages undergoing modern growth. Researchers can trace family sites at Beechwood Cem, locate the old Hyannis Port Schoolhouse, and see the working Cranberry Bogs that once defined the local economy.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Cotuit, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Cotuit, 1963 Print
    1961 Cotuit
    1963 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's southern shore appears here in the early sixties, showing the well-established villages of Cotuit, Osterville, and Marstons Mills. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burying grounds including Hillside Cem and the Old Indian Ch set amongst the many Cranberry Bogs that then dotted the landscape.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Chatham, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Chatham, 1964 Print
    1961 Chatham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this mid-century survey of the southeastern tip of the Cape. Genealogists and local historians can locate Union Cem, the historic Chatham Lighthouse, and family landmarks like Uncle Seths Pond or Nickersons Neck.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Harwich, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Harwich, 1964 Print
    1961 Harwich
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape's coastal villages and interior cranberry bogs are meticulously charted during the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family names at Evergreen Cem and Brewster Cem, while rail enthusiasts can follow the New York New Haven and Hartford line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1963 Print
    1962 Sconticut Neck
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay shoreline comes alive in the early sixties, showing the growing residential grid of West Island and the coastal reach of Sconticut Neck. Researchers can trace old property boundaries near Silver Shell Beach and locate offshore markers like Angelica Rock and Brant Island.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Orleans, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Orleans, 1964 Print
    1962 Orleans
    1964 Print · USGS
    The outer Cape during the early sixties reveals a landscape of interconnected tidal harbors and cranberry culture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Orleans and North Eastham, locating the Nauset Beach Lighthouse, Evergreen Cemetery, and the New Haven RR line.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.
  28. 1964 Map of Monomoy Point, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Monomoy Point, 1965 Print
    1964 Monomoy Point
    1965 Print · USGS
    The shifting sands of the Cape Cod coast are preserved here during the mid-sixties, detailing a landscape shaped by wind and tide. Maritime researchers can trace the hazardous shoals of Nantucket Sound, including Handkerchief Shoal and the site of the Lighthouse (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1967 Map of Onset, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Onset, 1969 Print
    1967 Onset
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern shore of Buzzards Bay is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and growing coastal colonies. Researchers can trace the layout of Parkwood Beach, the grounds of the Maritime Academy, and early Cranberry Bogs.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1967 Map of Pocasset, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Pocasset, 1970 Print
    1967 Pocasset
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Upper Cape coast and its military interior are shown here in the late sixties as the region's modern infrastructure took shape. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal neighborhoods from Gray Gables to Cataumet or locate the sprawling runways of Otis Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1967 Map of Sagamore, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Sagamore, 1970 Print
    1967 Sagamore
    1970 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod in the late sixties shows a landscape of growing seaside villages and expanding transit corridors centered around the Cape Cod Canal. Local historians can trace family sites at the Sandwich Cemetery and Savery Cem, or explore the mid-century footprint of Otis Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1967 Map of Woods Hole, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Woods Hole, 1970 Print
    1967 Woods Hole
    1970 Print · USGS
    Woods Hole and the Falmouth coastline are captured in the late sixties, a period when maritime research and tourism shaped the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Penn Central, find the Crowell Cem, or explore the Elizabeth Islands.
    3 unique versions available
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