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1961 Map of Chatham, 1964 Print
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1961 Map of Chatham

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Chatham and its coastal villages appear in great detail during the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of salt water ponds, coves, and barrier beaches. The map illustrates the town's maritime orientation, with the Chatham Lighthouse standing watch over the Atlantic and the Chatham Yacht Club situated on Nickersons Neck. Dense development is concentrated around North Chatham and West Chatham, while the southern reaches extend into the National Wildlife Refuge on Monomoy Island. Evidence of the region's agricultural and industrial past remains visible through numerous Cranberry Bogs and a Quarry near Oyster Pond. Local geography is intricately labeled, from the tidal flats of Bassing Harbor to the quiet inland waters of Lovers Lake and Stillwater Pond, providing a clear record of the shoreline before decades of coastal erosion and shifting sands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain