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1949 Map of Falmouth

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Falmouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Waquoit Bay and the salt-water inlets of the southern Cape Cod coast define this 1947 aerial photographic mosaic. The landscape is a detailed study in mid-century coastal development, showing the established grid of Falmouth alongside seasonal residential pockets like Falmouth Heights, Mara Vista, and Acapesket. The interior is dominated by a complex network of glacial kettle ponds, including Coonamessett Pond and Johns Pond, which are surrounded by numerous Cranberry Bogs, a signature of the local agricultural economy at the time.

Social centers are anchored by landmarks such as St Anthonys Church and various family burial grounds including Oak Grove Cem and the Davisville Cemetery. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the Fire Tower near Jenkins Pond to the early road networks like Blacksmith Shop Road. The proximity of Washburn Island and the thin strip of Dead Neck illustrate the fragile coastal geography before modern shoreline management.