Old Maps of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 1893 Map of Falmouth

    

    1893 Falmouth

    1893 Print · USGS

    Cape 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.

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16. 1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard, 1898 Print

    

    1894 Marthas Vineyard

    1898 Print · USGS

    Martha'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.

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19. 1915 Map of Falmouth, 1943 Print

    

    1915 Falmouth

    1943 Print · USGS

    Upper 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.

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22. 1920 Map of Falmouth

    

    1920 Falmouth

    1920 Print · USGS

    Coastal 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.

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25. 1936 Map of Falmouth

    

    1936 Falmouth

    1936 Print · USGS

    Coastal 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.

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28. 1941 Map of Falmouth

    

    1941 Falmouth

    1941 Print · USGS

    Cape Cod's south shore appears just before the mid-century boom, showing the maritime and residential character of the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named areas like Smarttown, old congregations at East End Ch, and the development of Waquoit Village.

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31. 1942 Map of Marthas Vineyard

    

    1942 Marthas Vineyard

    1942 Print · USGS

    Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands appear here during the early years of the second World War. Researchers can trace historical lighthouse locations like Gay Head LH and Tarpaulin Cove LH, and explore the 1940s boundaries of Edgartown and Vineyard Haven.

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34. 1942 Map of New Bedford

    

    1942 New Bedford

    1942 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.

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37. 1942 Map of Nantucket, 1943 Print

    

    1942 Nantucket

    1943 Print · USGS

    Nantucket and Chappaquiddick Islands are captured here during the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early roads to Siasconset, the Steamship Ferry route, and the locations of Madd Aket LSS and Coskata LSS.

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40. 1944 Map of Vineyard Haven

    

    1944 Vineyard Haven

    1944 Print · USGS

    The northern shores of Martha's Vineyard appear here just before the mid-century, documenting the island's coastal villages and interior woodlands. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Looks Pond and Crocker Pond or locate West Chop Lighthouse.

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43. 1944 Map of Edgartown

    

    1944 Edgartown

    1944 Print · USGS

    Martha's Vineyard at the height of the Second World War shows a coastal landscape of maritime aids and early airfields. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads through Jenneganville or locate the Oak Grove Cem and East Chop Lighthouse.

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46. 1946 Map of Falmouth, 1954 Print

    

    1946 Falmouth

    1954 Print · USGS

    Upper Cape Cod's coastline and interior ponds are captured in detail during the mid-1940s, showing the early growth of seaside summer communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through settlements like Teaticket, Mara Vista, and Waquoit Village before later modern development.

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49. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Providence

    1948 Print · USGS

    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.

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52. 1948 Map of Falmouth, 1949 Print

    

    1948 Falmouth

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Falmouth coastline and the interior ponds of Cape Cod are shown here just after the war. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oak Grove Cemetery, St Anthonys Church, and the vanished lanes of Smalltown.

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55. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Providence

    1951 Print · USGS

    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

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58. 1949 Map of Falmouth

    

    1949 Falmouth

    1949 Print · USGS

    The southern coast of Cape Cod comes alive in this post-war mosaic, showing a landscape of cranberry bogs and seasonal colonies. Trace old family plots at Oak Grove Cem or explore coastal reaches like Seconsett Island and Waquoit Village.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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