Old Maps of Patuisset, Bourne for Metal Detecting

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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.

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10. 1915 Map of Falmouth, 1943 Print

    

    1915 Falmouth

    1943 Print · USGS

    Upper Cape Cod during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of growing military activity alongside traditional coastal villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Camp Edwards and find historic post offices at Waquoit Village or Monument Beach.

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13. 1920 Map of Falmouth

    

    1920 Falmouth

    1920 Print · USGS

    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this post-war military survey of the Falmouth peninsula and its maritime approaches. Researchers can trace the Old Colony RR to Falmouth Station or locate landmarks like Nobska Point Light and Waquoit Village.

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16. 1936 Map of Onset

    

    1936 Onset

    1936 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of summer resorts and maritime life along Buzzards Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Onset or locate landmarks like Wings Neck Lighthouse and the Beverly Yacht Club.

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19. 1941 Map of Onset

    

    1941 Onset

    1941 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of maritime recreation and local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Onset and East Marion, or locate landmarks like the Wings Neck Lighthouse and Agawam Cem.

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22. 1942 Map of New Bedford

    

    1942 New Bedford

    1942 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.

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25. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Providence

    1948 Print · USGS

    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.

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28. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Providence

    1951 Print · USGS

    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

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31. 1953 Map of Onset, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Onset

    1954 Print · USGS

    Buzzards Bay shorelines in the early fifties reveal a landscape of summer colonies and maritime traditions during a period of coastal growth. Researchers can trace family estates and local landmarks from the Beverly Yacht Club to the Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse and Sacred Heart Seminary.

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34. 1957 Map of Providence

    

    1957 Providence

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

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37. 1958 Map of Providence

    

    1958 Providence

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 1977 Map of Onset, 1981 Print

    

    1977 Onset

    1981 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the seventies reveals a detailed look at the developing shorelines and seasonal communities of the Buzzards Bay region. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront settlements like Onset, Silver Beach, and the residential peninsulas of Great Neck.

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49. 1986 Map of New Bedford

    

    1986 New Bedford

    1986 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape are shown here during the mid-eighties, a period of notable coastal growth and modernization. Researchers can trace the development of maritime hubs like Woods Hole and New Bedford or locate landmarks within Myles Standish State Forest.

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52. 1994 Map of New Bedford

    

    1994 New Bedford

    1994 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts and the Cape are shown in high detail during the mid-nineties, capturing the region's unique maritime geography and coastal infrastructure. Trace the transition from the industrial New Bedford Harbor to protected lands like Cape Cod National Seashore and Otis Air Force Base.

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55. 2024 Map of Onset, 2024 Print

    

    2024 Onset

    2024 Print · USGS

    Coastal life and maritime heritage meet in the villages surrounding Onset Bay in the twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Agawam Cem, the Road Memorial, and old settlements like Barlows Landing and Pocasset.

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