Old Maps of Dukes County, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 165 historic maps of Dukes County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Dukes County, MA maps
(165)- 1885 Map of New Bedford
1885 New Bedford1885 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1885 Map of Sakonnet
1885 Sakonnet1885 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1886 Map of Falmouth
1886 Falmouth1886 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1887 Map of Gay Head
1887 Gay Head1887 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1887 Map of Muskeget
1887 Muskeget1887 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1887 Map of Marthas Vineyard
1887 Marthas Vineyard1887 Print · USGSMartha'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. - 1888 Map of New Bedford
1888 New Bedford1888 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1888 Map of Falmouth
1888 Falmouth1888 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1888 Map of Sakonnet
1888 Sakonnet1888 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1889 Map of Muskeget
1889 Muskeget1889 Print · USGSThe 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.. - 1889 Map of Gay Head
1889 Gay Head1889 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1889 Map of Marthas Vineyard
1889 Marthas Vineyard1889 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1893 Map of Muskeget
1893 Muskeget1893 Print · USGSNantucket's western islands and shoals are frozen in time during the late Victorian era. Maritime historians can trace the old coastal configuration of Tuckernuck Id. and its ponds, or explore the tidal creeks near Maddequet Harbor and Eel Point. - 1893 Map of Gay Head
1893 Gay Head1893 Print · USGSThe islands of Marthas Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands appear here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the coastal geography of Chilmark, the prominent Gay Head Light, and the isolated reaches of Cuttyhunk Island and No Mans Land.7 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Sakonnet
1893 Sakonnet1893 Print · USGSThe Rhode Island coast in the late nineteenth century is documented here as a maritime landscape of rocky points and tidal ponds. Researchers can trace the early harbor works at Sakonnet Point or locate family landmarks like Woods Castle and Warren Point.6 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Falmouth
1893 Falmouth1893 Print · USGSCape 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.9 unique versions available - 1893 Map of New Bedford
1893 New Bedford1893 Print · USGSThe South Coast of Massachusetts is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of maritime trade and rail transit. Researchers can trace the waterfront development of New Bedford, find old coastal lights like Neds Point Light, and locate family settlements at Potomska and Apponagansett.9 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard, 1898 Print
1894 Marthas Vineyard1898 Print · USGSMartha'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.7 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Muskeget
1899 Muskeget1899 Print · USGSNantucket's western reaches and isolated outer islands appear here in the late nineteenth century as maritime commerce relied on light ships and life-saving crews. Trace early coastal geography at Maddaket, the lonely L.S.S. on Muskeget Id., and the ponds of Tuckernuck Id.5 unique versions available - 1915 Map of Falmouth, 1943 Print
1915 Falmouth1943 Print · USGSUpper 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. - 1918 Map of New Bedford, 1921 Print
1918 New Bedford1921 Print · USGSThe Buzzards Bay coastline thrived with rail and maritime commerce during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and infrastructure at New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Clark Point Light. - 1920 Map of Falmouth
1920 Falmouth1920 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1936 Map of Falmouth
1936 Falmouth1936 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1936 Map of South Dartmouth
1936 South Dartmouth1936 Print · USGSCoastal Bristol County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and harbor defenses. Researchers can trace early aviation at the Round Hill Landing Field and locate family landmarks like Crapo Sch or the Rural Cemetery. - 1936 Map of Woods Hole
1936 Woods Hole1936 Print · USGSThe Elizabeth Islands and the Falmouth coast are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the maritime heart of Cape Cod before modern development. Researchers can trace historic properties at Penzance Pt, the grounds of the Falmouth Country Club, and the intricate shoreline of Naushon Island.
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