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Old Maps of Chatham, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

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Chatham, MA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Yarmouth
    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.
  4. 1888 Map of Chatham
    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.
  7. 1889 Map of Yarmouth
    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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1917 Map of Chatham
    1917 Map of Chatham
    1917 Chatham
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Lower Cape's eastern elbow is captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and shifting sands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the positions of the Chatham Lights, the Chatham Br. railroad, and the long profile of Monomoy Island.
  19. 1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay
    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.
  22. 1942 Map of Monomoy Point
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Chatham
    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.
  28. 1942 Map of Nauset, 1943 Print
    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.
  31. 1942 Map of Nantucket, 1943 Print
    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.
  34. 1943 Map of Harwich
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1943 Map of Chatham
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1947 Map of Chatham, 1956 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    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.
  49. 1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
    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.
  52. 1953 Map of Monomoy Point, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Monomoy Point, 1954 Print
    1953 Monomoy Point
    1954 Print · USGS
    Barnstable County's dynamic coastline is captured here in the early fifties, showing the shifting sands of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Maritime researchers can trace the positions of the Stone Horse Light Ship and landmarks like Hospital Pond or Hammonds Point.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Providence
    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.
  58. 1958 Map of Providence
    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.
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 1974 Map of Monomoy Point, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Monomoy Point, 1976 Print
    1974 Monomoy Point
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's southern reaches appear here in the mid-seventies, showing the shifting sands of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Trace coastal changes and maritime landmarks like the Lighthouse (Abandoned) and Big Station Pond.
    3 unique versions available
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