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1893 Map of Chatham, 1905 Print
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1893 Map of Chatham

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

The maritime landscape of Chatham at the turn of the century is defined by its shifting sands and deep reliance on coastal navigation. This 1893 survey, based on U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey data, reveals a coast still reliant on iconic markers like the Chatham Lights and the Monomoy Point Light House. The long reach of Monomoy Island and the protective barrier of Nauset Beach frame a world of tidal inlets and harbors, including Stage Harbor and Chatham Harbor. Inland, early settlements at Chatham Port and North Chatham are positioned near sheltered waters like Pleasant Bay and Nickersons Neck. The presence of the Pollock Rip Light Ship and Shovelful Shoal Light Ship offshore underscores the treacherous nature of the shoals that have long dictated the area's maritime history and economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.76 x 20.08 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain