1951 Map of Cuttyhunk

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Elizabeth Islands stretch across the waters separating Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound in this mid-century topographic record. The map focuses on the western chain, highlighting the distinct settlement at Cuttyhunk and the municipal seat of Gosnold. Navigational and coastal features are prominent, from the C G Sta guarding Cuttyhunk Harbor to the narrow Canapitsit Channel that divides the primary islands. The terrain of Nashawena Island is defined by several interior water bodies like Middle Pond and Quicks Hole Pond, alongside high points such as Saddleback Hill. Further east, the map captures the western edge of Pasque Island, while the isolated Penikese Island and Gull sit to the north. This detail reveals a landscape shaped by maritime geography, illustrating the isolation and specialized topography of these Atlantic outposts before modern development altered their traditional coastal footprints.