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2012 Map of North Truro

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of North Truro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Highland Light stands as a sentinel over the Outer Cape, overlooking a landscape where Atlantic coastal geography meets maritime history. This modern survey details the intricate network of residential roads and trails that have developed around established settlements like North Truro and Pond Village. The terrain is characterized by its dramatic hollows and coastal bluffs, including Great Hollow and Higgins Hollow, which shape the local community's relationship with the sea.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of the Old North Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem, alongside landmarks like the Jenny Lind Tower. The map also captures the preserved natural areas surrounding Pilgrim Spring and Moon Pond Meadow, contrasting with recreational spaces such as the Highland Golf Links. From the heights of Peters Hill to the shoreline of Ballston Beach, the sheet provides a precise record of this narrow stretch of land before the Atlantic's shifting sands.