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1974 Map of Cotuit

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Marstons Mills and Cotuit anchor this detailed coastal survey, illustrating the complex geography of the Barnstable and Mashpee shoreline. Numerous Cranberry Bogs are scattered inland, reflecting the region's enduring agricultural identity amidst growing residential clusters like Maushop Village and Osterville. The map documents a landscape defined by intricate waterways, from the Santuit River flowing into Popponesset Bay to the protected reaches of Oyster Harbors.

Local history is preserved in sites such as the Old Indian Cem near Mashpee Pond and the Hillside Cem in Osterville. Coastal features such as Dead Neck, Sampsons Island, and Popponesset Beach show the delicate barrier systems protecting the mainland. Landmarks like the Santuit School and St Marys Island Chapel provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing 20th-century community centers.