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1951 Map of Edgartown

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Edgartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Edgartown and Oak Bluffs serve as the primary anchors for this mid-century survey of the eastern portion of Martha's Vineyard. The map reveals a landscape defined by its coastal geography, from the busy waters of Edgartown Harbor to the expansive Martha's Vineyard State Forest inland. Coastal navigation is well-marked by three prominent beacons: the East Chop Lighthouse, Edgartown Lighthouse, and Cape Poge Lighthouse.

Away from the town centers, smaller settlements like Jernegansville and Clevelandtown provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The isolation of Chappaquiddick Island is evident, separated by Cape Poge Gut and the waters of Katama Bay. Significant infrastructure of the era is present, including both the Oak Bluffs Airport and Edgartown Airport, alongside community fixtures like Oak Grove Cem and the Martha's Vineyard Country Club.