1970s Maps of Dukes County, Massachusetts

Explore 18 historic maps of Dukes County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Dukes County, MA maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Cuttyhunk, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Cuttyhunk, 1973 Print
    1972 Cuttyhunk
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Elizabeth Islands at the start of the seventies reveal a remote maritime landscape centered on the village of Cuttyhunk. Researchers can trace old coastal landmarks like the Lighthouse, the local Cem, and the topography of Nashawena Island.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1972 Map of Tisbury Great Pond, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Tisbury Great Pond, 1973 Print
    1972 Tisbury Great Pond
    1973 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard's southern shore is preserved here in the early seventies, showing the complex network of coves and barrier beaches. Trace the rural lanes around Quansoo or find local landmarks like Nabs Corner and Scrubby Neck.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1972 Map of Naushon Island, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Naushon Island, 1973 Print
    1972 Naushon Island
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Elizabeth Islands and Martha's Vineyard are captured here in the early seventies, detailing the secluded terrain and maritime heritage of Dukes County. Trace historical landmarks like the Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse, the French Watering Place, and the wooded trails of Naushon Island.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1972 Map of Squibnocket, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Squibnocket, 1973 Print
    1972 Squibnocket
    1973 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard in the early seventies shows the tranquil fishing villages and ancestral lands of Gay Head and Chilmark. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at the Indian Burying Ground and Gay Head Cem, or locate the isolated Navy target range on Nomans Land.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1972 Map of Vineyard Haven, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Vineyard Haven, 1973 Print
    1972 Vineyard Haven
    1973 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard at the start of the 1970s shows a classic New England balance of maritime activity and rural interior. Genealogists can trace family names at Christiantown Memorial Cemetery or explore the early layouts of Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Edgartown, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Edgartown, 1973 Print
    1972 Edgartown
    1973 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard in the early seventies shows a landscape of storied harbor towns and quiet coastal ponds. Trace family heritage at the Tower Hill Burying Ground or explore the shores of Chappaquiddick Island and Sengekontacket Pond.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Falmouth, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Falmouth, 1974 Print
    1972 Falmouth
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Barnstable County is documented here in the early seventies, capturing the intricate shoreline and residential growth of the Cape. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks including St Patricks Ch, Oak Grove Cem, and the Lawrence High Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1977 Print
    1975 Sconticut Neck
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Fairhaven coastline at the mid-seventies is defined by the narrow reach of Sconticut Neck and the offshore community of West Island. Local researchers can trace the residential road networks and identify coastal landmarks like Silver Shell Beach, Wilbur Pt, and the Causeway.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1977 Map of New Bedford South, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of New Bedford South, 1979 Print
    1977 New Bedford South
    1979 Print · USGS
    The coastal stretches of South Dartmouth and New Bedford are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape of maritime history and suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family plots and local landmarks like Rural Cemetery, Potomska Cem, and the De Mello Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1977 Map of Falmouth, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Falmouth, 1981 Print
    1977 Falmouth
    1981 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of the Cape during the late 1970s reveals a landscape of growing residential grids and winding coastal inlets. Researchers can trace the development of Falmouth and Teaticket or study the shorelines of Acapesket.

  11. 1977 Map of Cuttyhunk, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Cuttyhunk, 1981 Print
    1977 Cuttyhunk
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Elizabeth Islands are seen in detail during the late 1970s, showing the remote maritime landscape of Dukes County. Trace the settlement of Cuttyhunk and the coastal contours of Nashawena Island and Penikese Island.

  12. 1977 Map of Tisbury Great Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Tisbury Great Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Tisbury Great Pond
    1981 Print · USGS
    Marthas Vineyard in the late seventies is captured in this detailed orthophotograph of its southern coastal ponds. Researchers can trace land patterns and shoreline changes near Tisbury Great Pond, Quansoo, and Nabs Corner.

  13. 1977 Map of Naushon Island, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Naushon Island, 1981 Print
    1977 Naushon Island
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Elizabeth Islands are captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the coastal transition between Buzzards Bay and the sound. Trace the shoreline of Naushon Island, locate Mt Surat, and see the extent of Westend Pond.

  14. 1977 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1981 Print
    1977 Sconticut Neck
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Bristol County coast appears as it did in the late seventies through this detailed aerial imagery. Local historians can trace the development patterns across Sconticut Neck, the connection to West Island, and the shoreline of Buzzards Bay.

  15. 1977 Map of Squibnocket, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Squibnocket, 1981 Print
    1977 Squibnocket
    1981 Print · USGS
    The western tip of Marthas Vineyard is captured in this late-seventies aerial survey, showing the coastal landscape in photographic detail. Trace the development of Gay Head and Chilmark, or see the isolation of Nomans Land and Menemsha.

  16. 1977 Map of Vineyard Haven, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Vineyard Haven, 1981 Print
    1977 Vineyard Haven
    1981 Print · USGS
    Marthas Vineyard in the late seventies is captured in this detailed aerial perspective of its northern shores and inland villages. Researchers can trace the residential patterns of Vineyard Haven and the rural reaches of West Tisbury and Lake Tashmoo.

  17. 1977 Map of Edgartown, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Edgartown, 1981 Print
    1977 Edgartown
    1981 Print · USGS
    Martha's Vineyard in the late seventies is shown in this aerial orthophoto, documenting the island's eastern shores and villages. Trace the streets of Edgartown, the layout of Oak Bluffs, and the rural character of Chappaquiddick Island.

  18. 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.

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