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1942 Map of Hyannis

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Hyannis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Barnstable Harbor and the protective arm of Sandy Neck anchor the northern coast of this mid-century portrait of the Cape. The landscape is defined by its transition from the tidal Great Marshes and the old village of Barnstable on the bay side to the burgeoning commercial and institutional hub of Hyannis to the south. Significant local landmarks like Hyannis State Teachers College, Cape Cod Hospital, and the Beacon Hyannis Airport reflect the area's growing importance as a regional center.

Rail traffic on the New York New Haven and Hartford line still connects coastal villages like Yarmouth Port and West Barnstable. Along the southern shore, established summer colonies and recreational sites such as the Hyannisport Golf Club and the beaches of Hyannis Harbor show the well-developed maritime character of the era. The map also meticulously records numerous family-named cemeteries, including Lothrop Hill Cem and Beechwood Cem, providing a precise spatial record for genealogical research.