1942 Map of Cape Cod Bay

About this map

Barnstable and the surrounding villages of Cape Cod Bay appear here during the mobilization of the early 1940s. The landscape is defined by the massive footprint of Camp Edwards to the west and a dense network of coastal settlements linked by the Hyannis Branch railroad and State Route 28. The map documents the maritime infrastructure of the era, from the Commercial Wharf at Wellfleet to navigation aids like Sandy Neck Light, Mayos Beach Light, and Hyannis Light. Inland, the terrain is pocketed with numerous kettle ponds and distinctive features such as The Great Marshes and Sandy Neck. This survey captures the mid-century character of established summer colonies and working harbors from South Truro down to South Chatham before the post-war expansion of the modern highway system.