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1951 Map of Cuttyhunk

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cuttyhunk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The southern tip of the Elizabeth Islands chain is captured in this mid-century survey, showing the isolated maritime community of Gosnold at the western edge of Dukes County. Centered on Cuttyhunk Island, the map documents the tight-knit settlement of Cuttyhunk and its harbor, which was protected by the C G Sta near the treacherous Canapitsit Channel.

The landscape is defined by the relationship between the land and the surrounding waters of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. Neighboring landmasses like the larger Nashawena Island and the bird sanctuary of Penikese Island appear with detailed topography, including landmarks like Saddleback Hill and Quicks Hole Pond. This record shows the islands before significant modern changes, preserving the locations of small interior features like Gosnold Pond and the tidal passages of Quicks Hole that have long challenged navigators.