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1893 Map of Chatham

USGS Topo · Published 1913

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The maritime landscape of Chatham is defined by its precarious relationship with the Atlantic Ocean, as documented in this late 19th-century survey. The coastline is dominated by shifting barrier features like the elongated Monomoy Island and the protective reach of Nauset Beach, which shields Chatham Harbor. Human settlement is concentrated in Chatham Port, North Chatham, and the primary village near Oyster Pond. To ensure safe passage through these treacherous shoals and narrow inlets, a network of navigational aids is clearly marked, including the Chatham Lights and the Harding Beach Light. Further offshore, the Pollock Rip Light Ship and Shovelful Shoal Light Ship signal the submerged hazards that dictated the local economy and maritime history of this Cape Cod region before modern coastal engineering.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1913
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain