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1951 Map of Edgartown

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Edgartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Edgartown and the eastern reaches of Martha's Vineyard are detailed in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its maritime connections and coastal geography. The town of Oak Bluffs is visible to the north, including the Oak Grove Cem and the East Chop Lighthouse overlooking Vineyard Haven Harbor. To the east, Chappaquiddick Island is separated from the main island by Edgartown Harbor and Katama Bay, with the Edgartown Lighthouse marking the entrance.

Settlement patterns show established clusters at Clevelandtown, Jerneganville, and Lagoon Heights, while much of the interior is dominated by the Martha's Vineyard State Forest. Coastal features like the Cape Poge Lighthouse and the barrier beach at Chappaquiddick Beach illustrate the island's exposure to the Nantucket Sound. Internal transit is anchored by roads such as West Tisbury Road and Meeting House Road, which connect the scattered rural neighborhoods and airports.