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1977 Map of Dennis, 1981 Print
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1977 Map of Dennis

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

South Yarmouth and Dennis Port anchor the southern coastline of this 1977 orthophotoquad, which captures the mid-Cape landscape through direct aerial imagery. The sheet reveals the intricate network of tidal estuaries and development patterns across the peninsula, from the marshes bordering Cape Cod Bay in the north to the sandy shores of Nantucket Sound. The winding course of the Bass River serves as a prominent natural boundary between Yarmouth and Dennis, while the Swan Pond River drains into the sound further east. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this photographic survey provides a clear view of residential expansion and the specific density of coastal settlements like East Dennis during the late 1970s, offering a literal record of the land surface before decades of further suburban change.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 28.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain