2024 Map of Falmouth

About this map

The coastal settlements of Falmouth and North Falmouth anchor this detailed study of the upper Cape Cod shoreline, where the landscape is defined by glacial kettle ponds and intricate saltwater inlets. Notable for genealogists, the map identifies several historic interment sites, including the Falmouth Old Burying Ground and the Methodist Society Burying Ground near the town center. The eastern portion of the quadrangle is largely occupied by the Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge, preserving the watersheds of the Quashnet River and Childs River. Coastal features like Washburn Island and Dead Neck protect the waters of Waquoit Bay, while aviation activity is marked at the Falmouth Airpark. This modern survey traces the evolution of residential patterns in neighborhoods like Teaticket, Acapesket, and Waquoit Village, illustrating how modern infrastructure follows the ancient contours of the Cape's southern coast.