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1972 Map of Edgartown

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Edgartown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Edgartown and Oak Bluffs anchor this coastal survey, revealing the intricate geography of eastern Martha's Vineyard during the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its barrier beaches and enclosed salt ponds, from the expansive Sengekontacket Pond to the secluded Edgartown Great Pond, which is carved into numerous coves like Turkeyland Cove and Mashacket Cove. Inland, the map documents the transition from established maritime villages to interior developments like Jerneganville and Lagoon Heights.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the township's burial sites, including the Tower Hill Burying Ground and the dual Westside Cem and New Westside Cem plots. Across the harbor, Chappaquiddick Island remains largely rural, dominated by Sampson Hill and the long sweep of Chappaquiddick Beach. Notable aviation landmarks include the Oak Bluffs Airport and the coastal Katama Air Park, while the East Chop Light stands as a sentinel at the island's northern point.