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1946 Map of Pocasset

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Pocasset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Camp Edwards dominates the central landscape of this 1946 study, reflecting the significant military presence in Barnstable County immediately following World War II. The map details the extensive facility alongside Otis Field and a nearby CCC Camp, illustrating a period of intense federal activity in the region. Along the western coastline, the established summer colonies and villages of Pocasset, Cataumet, and Monument Beach are shown with their proximity to the Buzzards Bay shoreline and the Cape Cod Canal.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks such as the County Sanitorium, the Pocasset Sta, and Bear Hollow Farm. The inland geography is characterized by numerous kettle ponds like Snake Pond and Deep Bottom Pond, while the Shawme State Forest covers much of the northeastern terrain. The transportation network of the era is well-defined, featuring Mac Arthur Boulevard and the Pocasset Golf Club.