1974 Map of Chatham

About this map

Chatham and its intricate shoreline are documented in this mid-1970s survey, showing the town before more recent coastal shifts. The map details a densely settled maritime community defined by its proximity to the Atlantic, with the Chatham Lighthouse standing sentinel over Stage Harbor and the shifting sands of Nauset Beach. Residential growth is evident in settlements like North Chatham and West Chatham, while the preservation of the landscape is marked by the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge and Nauset Beach National Seashore. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful, identifying numerous burial grounds such as Old Cem, People Cem, and Seaside Cem. The local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Chatham Municipal Airport to the various radio towers and the Eastward Ho Country Club, reflecting a landscape that balances a working maritime heritage with a growing mid-century recreational economy.