Barnstable Town and West Yarmouth anchor this detailed coastal survey, illustrating the complex geography of Cape Cod's mid-section. The landscape is defined by its transition from the northern Great Marshes and Scorton Creek to the southern harbor areas near Craigville. Significant institutional landmarks are present, including the Barnstable County Superior Court House and Cape Cod Community College, alongside the expansive Barnstable Municipal Airport. The map is a vital resource for genealogists, documenting numerous historic burial grounds such as the Centerville Ancient Cem, Lothrop Hill Cem, and the Saint Francis Xaviers Cem. The hydrologic network is particularly dense, featuring a chain of kettle ponds like Garretts Pond, Shallow Pond, and Hathaway Ponds, which influenced early road placements along corridors like Falmouth Rd and W Main St.
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1887 · Yarmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Barnstable
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Yarmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Yarmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Barnstable
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Sandwich
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1939 · Sandwich
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1940 · Sandwich
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Cotuit
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Cape Cod Bay
USGS Topo · 1:125,000