1950 Map of Hyannis

About this map

Barnstable and its diverse coastal villages are captured here during a period of postwar development, shown alongside the expansive marshes of Barnstable Harbor. The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad cuts across the landscape, connecting Yarmouth Sta and Barnstable to the mainland, while the emerging Mid-Cape Highway signals the region's transition toward automobile-centered tourism. The map detail highlights the distinct identities of settlements like Hyannis Port and Centerville, characterized by a dense network of roads such as Scudder Ave and Craigville Beach Road.