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1949 Map of Harwich, 1957 Print
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1949 Map of Harwich

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Long Pond and a dense network of smaller freshwater kettles dominate this mid-century portrait of the Lower Cape, where the township boundaries of Brewster, Harwich, and Chatham converge. The landscape reflects a transition from traditional rail-side settlements like Pleasant Lake and South Brewster toward the recreational development of Nickerson State Park. The shoreline of Cape Cod Bay remains largely defined by its natural marshes and ponds, while the interior is punctuated by local landmarks like the Brewster School, the Brewster Church, and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line. Detailed surveying captures the early post-war residential patterns in coastal villages such as West Harwich and Harwich Port, providing a clear record of the area before the significant expansion of modern infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain