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2023 Map of Cotuit

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cotuit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge anchors the western side of this coastal landscape, protecting the delicate transition between the Mashpee River and the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The geography is defined by a series of long, south-reaching peninsulas and sheltered embayments, such as Shoestring Bay and Popponesset Bay. These coastal features have fostered distinct residential enclaves, from the established village of Cotuit and the historic neighborhood of Wianno to the planned layout of New Seabury.

Navigation and maritime history are etched into the shoreline and the floor of the Vineyard Sound. Features like Succonnesset Shoal and Wreck Shoal hint at the hazards offshore, while inland landmarks such as Witch Pond and Jim Pond punctuate the wooded interior. The map captures the density of current-day settlements like South Mashpee and Maushop Village, reflecting the long-term evolution of Cape Cod from a collection of isolated maritime outposts to a complex network of coastal communities.