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1974 Map of Chatham

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Chatham and the surrounding coastline of Pleasant Bay are defined by an intricate network of tidal flats and coastal ponds in this mid-1970s landscape. The settlement patterns of North Chatham, Chatham Port, and West Chatham are well-established, showing the transition from traditional maritime hubs to coastal residences. On Nickersons Neck, the Eastward Ho Country Club and Chatham Yacht Club represent the era's recreational development, while the Chatham Lighthouse and multiple radio towers, including Radio Tower (WOCB), reflect the town's ongoing role in navigation and communication.

The natural environment is meticulously documented, from the protected reaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore to the southern extent of Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge on Monomoy Island. Notable water bodies such as Uncle Israels Pond, Lovers Lake, and Oyster Pond dot the interior, while the shifting sands of Nauset Beach and Harding Beach guard the harbor. This period shows a mature Chatham with its Chatham Municipal Airport and road network including Queen Anne Road and Depot Road fully integrated into the Cape's geography.