2021 Map of Orleans

About this map

Orleans occupies a complex landscape of glacial ponds and tidal inlets along the eastern edge of Cape Cod. The modern infrastructure, highlighted by the Cape Cod Rail Trl, follows the historical corridor of travel through the peninsula's narrow neck. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the Atlantic coast and the inland freshwater bodies such as Great Pond, Herring Pond, and Cedar Pond. To the east, the extensive Cape Cod National Seashore preserves the dynamic barrier beach of Nauset Beach and the expansive Nauset Marsh. For genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial sites, including the Cove Burying Ground Cem and the Eastham Congregational and Soldiers Cem. The topography reveals prominent elevations like Skiff Hill and Ft Hill, which overlook the shifting marshlands and the Atlantic Ocean.