1941 Map of Onset

About this map

The intricate shoreline of Buzzards Bay dominates this coastal survey, revealing a landscape defined by narrow necks, sheltered harbors, and early 20th-century summer colonies. Along the northern reaches, the village of Onset and the neighboring Point Independence are densely mapped, showing a complex network of streets near Sunset Cove. The maritime character of the region is anchored by the Wings Neck Lighthouse and the Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse, while recreational life is evident at the Beverly Yacht Club and the Kittansett Golf Club on Sippican Neck. In Falmouth and Wareham, the transition from sea to land is marked by features like Stones Bog and the Agawam Cem. This 1941 revision details the established beach communities such as Pinehurst Beach and Silver Beach before postwar expansion altered the Cape Cod gateway.