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1953 Map of Pocasset

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pocasset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Camp Edwards and the adjacent Otis Air Force Base dominate the inland landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military footprint on the upper Cape. The dense grid of barracks and facilities contrasts with the surrounding U S Military Reservation and the sprawling Shawme State Forest. Along the western shoreline, the traditional coastal villages of Pocasset, Monument Beach, and Cataumet line the irregular inlets of Phinneys Harbor and Red Brook Harbor.

Transport infrastructure is central to the area's layout, anchored by the Cape Cod Canal at the northern edge and the Bourne Bridge. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the coast, connecting these seaside communities. Inland, dozens of small water bodies like Flax Pond and Deep Bottom Pond dot the glacial terrain, while the Coonamessett Airport marks a specialized landmark in the southern reaches.