1950s Maps of Dukes County, Massachusetts

1. 1951 Map of Cuttyhunk

   

   1951 Cuttyhunk

   1951 Print · USGS

   The Elizabeth Islands at mid-century offer a detailed view of maritime life between Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. Trace the isolated settlement of Cuttyhunk, the grounds of the C G Sta, and natural landmarks like Saddleback Hill and Gosnold Pond.

   3 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

3. ---

4. 1951 Map of Squibnocket

   

   1951 Squibnocket

   1951 Print · USGS

   The western reaches of Martha's Vineyard are captured here in the early fifties, showing the area's transition from a remote fishing outpost to a summer retreat. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Abel Hill Brook and landmarks including Gay Head Lighthouse and Menemsha.

   5 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

6. ---

7. 1951 Map of Edgartown

   

   1951 Edgartown

   1951 Print · USGS

   Martha's Vineyard at mid-century reveals a landscape of maritime tradition and coastal hamlets. Genealogists and island historians can trace old neighborhoods like Clevelandtown, find Oak Grove Cem, and locate the historic Edgartown Lighthouse.

   4 unique versions available

   DownloadBuy print
   DownloadBuy print

9. ---

10. 1951 Map of Vineyard Haven

    

    1951 Vineyard Haven

    1951 Print · USGS

    Marthas Vineyard in the early fifties reveals a landscape of quiet coastal villages and expanding seasonal retreats. Researchers can trace the layout of Vineyard Haven or locate specific landmarks like the Lamberts Cove Ch and the West Chop Lighthouse.

    5 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

12. ---

13. 1951 Map of Tisbury Great Pond

    

    1951 Tisbury Great Pond

    1951 Print · USGS

    The southern coast of Martha's Vineyard is captured here in the early fifties, showing the rural shoreline of West Tisbury and Edgartown. Researchers can trace old island routes like Ridge Highway and locate family landmarks at Nabs Corner and Quansoo.

    5 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

15. ---

16. 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

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

18. ---

19. 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.

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

21. ---

22. 1957 Map of Falmouth, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Falmouth

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Barnstable County comes alive in this mid-century portrait of established seaside villages and seasonal shorefront developments. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through Waquoit Village, locate St Patricks Cath Ch, and find long-standing family Cranberry Bogs.

    3 unique versions available

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

24. ---

25. 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.

    DownloadBuy print
    DownloadBuy print

27. ---