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1986 Map of New Bedford

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of New Bedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Otis Air Force Base and the Cape Cod Canal anchor this mid-1980s regional overview, which spans the industrial waterfront of New Bedford to the furthest reaches of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The map captures a significant period of coastal development, documenting the established road networks of the Mid Cape Highway and Interstate 195 alongside the Conrail lines that still served the region's commerce.

From the dense settlements of Hyannis and Falmouth to the protected reaches of Myles Standish State Forest, the sheet reveals the complex relationship between the expanding suburban footprint and the preserved natural landmarks of the South Shore. Significant maritime geography is detailed, including the Elizabeth Islands guarding Buzzards Bay and the isolated stretch of Monomoy Island off the elbow of the Cape.