1942 Map of Hyannis

About this map

The narrow spit of Sandy Neck shields Barnstable Harbor in this 1939 survey of the Cape Cod mid-section. This era captures the region's dual identity as a maritime hub and a growing residential center, anchored by the dense street grids of Hyannis and Barnstable. Transportation is a central theme, with the tracks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR cutting across the landscape through Yarmouth Sta and West Barnstable. Local landmarks like the Sandy Neck Lighthouse and the early layout of the Hyannis Airport stand alongside cultural fixtures including the Teachers College and the Fair Grounds. Genealogists will find significant detail in the mapped burial sites, such as Lothrop Hill Cem and Beechwood Cem, while the intricate network of inland ponds like Chequaquet Lake and Mary Dunn Pond defines the peninsula's topography.