1940s Maps of Chatham, Massachusetts

1. 1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay

   

   1942 Cape Cod Bay

   1942 Print · USGS

   The mid-Cape and Outer Cape regions are shown here during the early war years, documenting a landscape of coastal villages and maritime trade. Researchers can trace family roots through old settlements like South Truro, find the grounds of Camp Edwards, or locate historic aids like Sandy Neck Light.

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4. 1942 Map of Monomoy Point

   

   1942 Monomoy Point

   1942 Print · USGS

   Monomoy Island and the surrounding Cape Cod waters are captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of shifting sands and maritime outposts. Researchers can locate the Coast Guard Sta, the Stone Horse Light Ship, and private sporting sites like the Monomoy Brant Club.

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7. 1942 Map of Chatham

   

   1942 Chatham

   1942 Print · USGS

   Coastal life on Cape Cod at the start of the 1940s centered on maritime safety and family-named waters. Researchers can trace the locations of the Chatham Lighthouse, Peoples Cem, and the long-lost Old Harbor C G Sta on the outer beach.

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10. 1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print

    

    1942 Nauset

    1943 Print · USGS

    Lower Cape Cod and its maritime frontier are captured here during the early Forties, showing the vital coastal infrastructure of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and landmarks from South Wellfleet to Chatham, including Nauset Beach Light and several Life Saving Stations.

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13. 1942 Map of Nantucket, 1943 Print

    

    1942 Nantucket

    1943 Print · USGS

    Nantucket and Chappaquiddick Islands are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early roads to Siasconset, the Steamship Ferry route, and the locations of Madd Aket LSS and Coskata LSS.

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16. 1943 Map of Harwich

    

    1943 Harwich

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-Cape Cod in the early 1940s shows a landscape of glacial kettle ponds and coastal villages connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. Genealogists can trace family names through the Dillingham Cem and Evergreen Cem or locate old school sites like Sea Pine Sch.

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19. 1943 Map of Chatham

    

    1943 Chatham

    1943 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod’s southeastern elbow is captured here during the early years of the war, showing a world of maritime navigation and coastal hamlets. You can trace family history at Peoples Cem or locate historic beacons like Chatham Lighthouse and Stage Harbor Lighthouse.

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22. 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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25. 1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print

    

    1947 Chatham

    1956 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's lower elbow appears in detail just after the war, showing the maritime and village life of this coastal community. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Seaside Cem or locate the Chatham C G Sta and Chatham Airport.

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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. 1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print

    

    1949 Harwich

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this mid-century survey, documenting the area between the bay and the sound as post-war growth began. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and locate family plots in Evergreen Cem or Dillingham Grove Cem.

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