1950 Map of Hyannis

About this map

Sandy Neck and the tidal reaches of Barnstable Harbor define the northern edge of this mid-century survey, revealing the complex interface of Cape Cod's marshes and dunes. Further south, the map illustrates the post-war development patterns of Hyannis and Barnstable, where established village centers are connected by early thoroughfares like Iyannough Road and the Mid-Cape Highway. The landscape is dotted with numerous kettle ponds, such as Wequaquet Lake and Shallow Pond, which historically shaped local settlement and transportation routes.