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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 its intricate coastal landscape are documented here during the mid-1970s, reflecting a period of established maritime heritage and conservation. The map highlights the town's complex interface with the Atlantic, featuring the Chatham Lighthouse standing watch over Chatham Roads and the entrance to Stage Harbor. The terrestrial landscape is defined by family-named landmarks like Nickersons Neck and Cedar Neck, while the interior is pockmarked with glacial kettle ponds such as Lovers Lake and Stillwater Pond.

Educational and communal history is visible through labels for the Old High Sch and several burial grounds, including Seaside Cem and the Gravel Pit (Cemetery). The eastern boundary is dominated by the shifting sands of the Cape Cod National Seashore, while the southern reaches extend into the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. This survey captures the transition from a historic fishing village to a significant coastal destination, evidenced by the presence of the Chatham Municipal Airport and numerous landings.