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1953 Map of Pocasset

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pocasset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Camp Edwards and the adjacent Otis Air Force Base dominate the interior landscape of the Upper Cape, illustrating the massive military footprint in the region during the early Cold War era. The map reveals a high concentration of specialized agricultural features, notably the Lily Pond Bog and Beaton Bog, which emphasize the historic importance of cranberry cultivation to the local economy.

Along the western shore, the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad connects coastal villages like Pocasset and Cataumet with the regional hub at Monument Beach. The Cape Cod Canal serves as a prominent northern boundary, while the inland terrain is marked by numerous kettle ponds such as Snake Pond and Johns Pond. This survey also documents local institutions of the time, including the County Sanitarium and the Pocasset Golf Club.