Old Maps of Quissett, Falmouth for Metal Detecting

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Quissett, Falmouth maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Falmouth
    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.

  2. 1888 Map of Falmouth
    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.

  3. 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

  4. 1915 Map of Falmouth, 1943 Print
    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.

  5. 1920 Map of Falmouth
    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.

  6. 1936 Map of Woods Hole
    1936 Map of Woods Hole
    1936 Woods Hole
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Elizabeth Islands and the Falmouth coast are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the maritime heart of Cape Cod before modern development. Researchers can trace historic properties at Penzance Pt, the grounds of the Falmouth Country Club, and the intricate shoreline of Naushon Island.

  7. 1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Map of Woods Hole
    1941 Woods Hole
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay shoreline and the Elizabeth Islands appear here just before the mid-century, featuring a landscape of maritime industry and coastal estates. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, locate family plots at Crowell Cem, or explore the marshes of Great Sippowisset Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of New Bedford
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1953 Map of Woods Hole, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Woods Hole, 1954 Print
    1953 Woods Hole
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Cape Cod coastline near Falmouth in the 1950s shows a maritime landscape of harbors and early vacation development. Genealogists and historians can trace the New Haven and Hartford RR line through Sippowisset or locate family plots at Crowell Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 1977 Map of Woods Hole, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Woods Hole, 1981 Print
    1977 Woods Hole
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Cape Cod coastline near the end of the seventies shows the distinct village clusters and harbors before modern expansion. Trace the early footprints of Falmouth and Woods Hole, or explore the shores of Naushon Island.

  17. 1986 Map of New Bedford
    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.

  18. 1994 Map of New Bedford
    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.

  19. 2024 Map of Woods Hole, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Woods Hole, 2024 Print
    2024 Woods Hole
    2024 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts near the start of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape defined by maritime research and ferry travel. Genealogists and historians can trace routes like the Oak Bluffs - Woods Hole Ferry or locate the Woods Hole Village Cem and Crowell Cem.

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