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1880s Maps of Chilmark, Massachusetts

Explore 4 historic maps of Chilmark from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chilmark's landscape evolved across the 1880s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Chilmark's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.

Chilmark, MA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Gay Head
    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.
  4. 1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    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.
  7. 1889 Map of Gay Head
    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.
  10. 1889 Map of Marthas Vineyard
    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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