Old Maps of Mashpee, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

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. 1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard

   

   1887 Marthas Vineyard

   1887 Print · USGS

   Martha's Vineyard in the late nineteenth century remains a landscape of maritime commerce and quiet island life. Genealogists can trace family names and early settlements from Cottage City and Edgartown to the rural roads of West Tisbury.

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7. 1888 Map of Barnstable

   

   1888 Barnstable

   1888 Print · USGS

   Mid-Cape Cod in the late nineteenth century was defined by its maritime commerce and the arrival of the rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at the Indian Meeting House, Marston's Mills, and the Old Colony Railroad.

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10. 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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13. 1889 Map of Marthas Vineyard

    

    1889 Marthas Vineyard

    1889 Print · USGS

    The eastern shores of the Vineyard come alive in the late Victorian era, showcasing the early growth of Cottage City and Edgartown. Genealogists and historians can trace old road networks connecting West Tisbury to the coast and locate historic beacons like West Chop Light.

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16. 1893 Map of Barnstable

    

    1893 Barnstable

    1893 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod in the late nineteenth century remains a landscape of maritime navigation and early rail travel. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like the Indian Meeting House, the Yarmouth Camp Grounds, and the Spring Hill Academy.

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19. 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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22. 1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard, 1898 Print

    

    1894 Marthas Vineyard

    1898 Print · USGS

    Martha's Vineyard in the 1890s appears as a land of maritime necessity and early coastal villages. Genealogists can trace family settlements in Vineyard Haven and Edgartown or locate lighthouses like West Chop Light and Cape Poge Light.

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25. 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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28. 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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31. 1935 Map of Pocasset

    

    1935 Pocasset

    1935 Print · USGS

    The Upper Cape coast and its military transition are captured in the mid-1930s, showing the early layout of Camp Edwards. Trace the coastal rail line through Pocasset Sta or locate family landmarks like the Tobey Cem and the State Pier.

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34. 1936 Map of Falmouth

    

    1936 Falmouth

    1936 Print · USGS

    Coastal Barnstable County is documented here in the mid-1930s, showing the early layouts of seaside villages and their surrounding finger ponds. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Falmouth Heights, Waquoit Village, and the Harbor Lighthouse.

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37. 1938 Map of Sandwich

    

    1938 Sandwich

    1938 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's north shore and central pine barrens appear in detail during the late 1930s. Genealogists can locate family names at Tobey Cem and Percival Cem, or trace the rail corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford.

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40. 1939 Map of Sandwich

    

    1939 Sandwich

    1939 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's northern shore and the interior of Barnstable County appear here in the late 1930s, featuring a landscape of expansive salt marshes and numerous kettle ponds. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Freeman Cem and the Old Quaker Meetinghouse or trace the early Cape Cod Airport.

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43. 1940 Map of Sandwich

    

    1940 Sandwich

    1940 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod’s oldest town and the surrounding marshes are captured just before the war as a landscape of rural villages and glacial ponds. Genealogy researchers can trace family landmarks like the Tobey Cem, the Old Quaker Meetinghouse, and the Cape Cod Airport.

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46. 1941 Map of Cotuit

    

    1941 Cotuit

    1941 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's south shore and the villages of Barnstable appear here in the late thirties, before modern coastal development reshaped the peninsula. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like the Old Indian School, St Marys church, and family plots in Hillside Cem.

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49. 1941 Map of Falmouth

    

    1941 Falmouth

    1941 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's south shore appears just before the mid-century boom, showing the maritime and residential character of the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named areas like Smarttown, old congregations at East End Ch, and the development of Waquoit Village.

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52. 1941 Map of Pocasset

    

    1941 Pocasset

    1941 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod was undergoing significant military expansion in the early 1940s while maintaining its seaside character. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside coastal villages like Cataumet and Monument Beach.

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55. 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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58. 1942 Map of Marthas Vineyard

    

    1942 Marthas Vineyard

    1942 Print · USGS

    Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands appear here during the early years of the second World War. Researchers can trace historical lighthouse locations like Gay Head LH and Tarpaulin Cove LH, and explore the 1940s boundaries of Edgartown and Vineyard Haven.

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61. 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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64. 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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67. 1943 Map of Cotuit

    

    1943 Cotuit

    1943 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's south shore appears in the early forties as a landscape of interconnected bays and quiet villages before the post-war building boom. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in the Old Barnstable Cem or locate the historic school and church sites in Marstons Mills and Santuit.

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70. 1943 Map of Pocasset

    

    1943 Pocasset

    1943 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod was undergoing a massive military transformation during the early forties, even as its traditional coastal villages remained intact. Researchers can trace the sprawling layout of Camp Edwards and Otis Field alongside local landmarks like Pocasset Sta and the Beaton Bog.

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73. 1943 Map of Sandwich

    

    1943 Sandwich

    1943 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's northern shore and interior kettle ponds are documented in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to shape the region. Genealogists can trace family roots at the Old Quaker Meetinghouse, Freeman Cem, and the historic village of Sandwich.

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