1880s Maps of Dukes County, Massachusetts

1. 1885 Map of New Bedford

   

   1885 New Bedford

   1885 Print · USGS

   The Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light.

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4. 1885 Map of Sakonnet

   

   1885 Sakonnet

   1885 Print · USGS

   The Rhode Island coast south of Little Compton and Middletown is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a shoreline defined by points and coastal ponds. Researchers can trace landforms and landmarks like Sakonnet Point, Woods Castle, and Sachuest Neck.

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7. 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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10. 1887 Map of Gay Head

    

    1887 Gay Head

    1887 Print · USGS

    The islands of Dukes County appear in their late nineteenth-century character, spanning from the heights of Chilmark to the chain of the Elizabeth Islands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and coastal landmarks like Gay Head Light, the settlement of Squibnocket, and Tarpaulin Cove.

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13. 1887 Map of Muskeget

    

    1887 Muskeget

    1887 Print · USGS

    The western reaches of Nantucket and its offshore islands are surveyed here in the late nineteenth century. Trace maritime history through landmarks like Maddaket Harbor, the isolated Muskeget Id., and the Cross Rip Shoal Light Ship.

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16. 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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19. 1888 Map of New Bedford

    

    1888 New Bedford

    1888 Print · USGS

    The bustling whale oil and textile hub of New Bedford is shown here at its maritime peak in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood grids and find outlying rural stops like Braleys Station, Turners Mills, and Nasketucket.

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22. 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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25. 1888 Map of Sakonnet

    

    1888 Sakonnet

    1888 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island in the 1880s was defined by its weather-beaten points and maritime outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early topography of Little Compton and Middletown, from Sakonnet Point to Woods Castle.

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28. 1889 Map of Muskeget

    

    1889 Muskeget

    1889 Print · USGS

    The western reaches of Nantucket and its outlying islands are detailed here in the late nineteenth century. Maritime researchers can trace the intricate tidal channels of Maddequet Harbor and the isolated shorelines of Muskeget Id. and Tuckernuck Id..

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31. 1889 Map of Gay Head

    

    1889 Gay Head

    1889 Print · USGS

    The western end of Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands appear here in the late nineteenth century, defined by a maritime economy of lighthouses and small coastal settlements. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Gay Head Light, Chilmark, and the remote No Mans Land.

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34. 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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