
Edgartown and Oak Bluffs serve as the primary hubs of activity on this early wartime survey of the island. The map details a landscape of coastal settlements and maritime infrastructure, including the recently established Marthas Vineyard Airport and a network of essential lighthouses such as West Chop LH and East Chop LH. Beyond the main island, the Elizabeth Islands chain stretches southwest, featuring Cuttyhunk Island and Naushon Island, which guard the entrance to Buzzards Bay.
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1885 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Sakonnet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Gay Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Marthas Vineyard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Fall River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Sakonnet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Gay Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500