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2018 Map of Chatham

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Chatham and its coastal surroundings are defined by a complex maritime landscape where the Atlantic Ocean meets protected waters like Pleasant Bay and Oyster Pond. This 2018 survey details the intricate network of inlets, marshes, and necks that comprise the shoreline, including Nickersons Neck, Toms Neck, and The Neck. The town's historical depth is evident in its numerous burial sites, from the Old Burying Ground near the Chatham Municipal Airport to the Seaside Cem and Old Baptist Cem closer to the village center.

Conservation areas dominate the north and south, with the Cape Cod National Seashore anchoring the outer beach and the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge protecting North Monomoy Island. The map records a modern community still oriented toward its water bodies, such as Chatham Port and West Chatham, while preserving legacy landmarks like Indian Ft Hill and the many ponds—Uncle Israels Pond, Stillwater Pond, and Ryders Pond—that dot the interior landscape.