1894 Map of Marthas Vineyard

About this map

Cottage City and the developing coastal towns of the late 19th century dominate the northeastern landscape of this island survey. The map depicts a transitional period when the Marthas Vineyard R. R. connected the major settlements, tracing a route along the eastern shore toward Katama. This rail infrastructure highlights the island's growth as a premier summer destination, linking the bustling harbor at Vineyard Haven with the established maritime center of Edgartown.