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1888 Map of Falmouth
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1888 Map of Falmouth

USGS Topo · Published 1888

About this map

Wood's Hole Branch of Old Colony Railroad serves as the industrial and social backbone of this coastal stretch, connecting a series of harbor settlements including North Falmouth, West Falmouth, and Falmouth Station. In the late nineteenth century, the region's geography is defined by its intricate shoreline, where Buzzards Bay meets Vineyard Sound at the southern tip near Woods Holl. Navigation for local shipping and the burgeoning maritime economy is anchored by historic beacons such as Wing's Neck Light, Bird Island Light, and Nobska Point Light.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1888
Date Published1888
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain