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1893 Map of Gay Head
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1893 Map of Gay Head

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Marthas Vineyard and the chain of the Elizabeth Islands define this maritime landscape at the end of the nineteenth century. The western reaches of the islands are anchored by the fishing community of Chilmark and the prominent Gay Head Cliffs, where the Gay Head Light serves as a vital navigational aid for vessels transitioning between Vineyard Sound and the open Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals a coast dominated by Great Ponds and salt marshes, including Menemsha Pond and Squibnocket Pond, which were central to the local economy and geography before modern development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain