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2015 Map of Orleans OE W

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Orleans OE W
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Brewster anchors this coastal landscape, where the terrestrial terrain of Cape Cod meets the Atlantic Ocean. The shoreline is defined by a succession of public landings and sandy stretches, including Sunken Meadow Beach and First Encounter Beach. Inland, a dense network of kettle ponds illustrates the glacial legacy of the region, ranging from the large Cliff Pond and Flax Pond to the smaller Widger Hole.

Evidence of historical development is visible in the named ways and landing points like Crosby Landing Beach and the marshes surrounding Namskaket Cr. The maritime character is further emphasized by the offshore Billingsgate Shoal and the protected lands of the Cape Cod National Seashore. This map serves as a detailed record of the residential and recreational infrastructure of the Lower Cape in the early 21st century, showing the established roads and water bodies like Schoolhouse Pond that have shaped the local community for generations.