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1944 Map of Edgartown

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Edgartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Edgartown and Oak Bluffs anchor this wartime coastal survey, revealing the intricate water-and-sand geography of eastern Martha's Vineyard during the early 1940s. The map highlights the island's maritime reliance, with three major navigational markers: the East Chop Lighthouse, Edgartown Lighthouse, and Cape Poge Lighthouse. Smaller clusters like Jernegansville and Clevelandtown appear alongside Eastville, while the interior shows the expansive Martha's Vineyard State Forest.

The landscape is defined by its deep coves and ponds, including Sengekontacket Pond and the sprawling Edgartown Great Pond. Across Edgartown Harbor, the rural character of Chappaquiddick Island is meticulously charted, featuring Sampson Hill and the long, sweeping curve of Cape Poge Elbow. Transportation infrastructure of the era is evident at the Oak Bluffs Airport and the network of roads connecting to West Tisbury Road.