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1889 Map of Provincetown, 1906 Print
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1889 Map of Provincetown

USGS Topo · Published 1906

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The hook of Cape Cod is defined here by its critical maritime infrastructure, captured by the U.S. Coast Survey and U.S. Geological Survey in the late 19th century. A dense network of beacons and rescue outposts line the outer beach, including the Peaked Hill Bar Life Saving Station and the Highland Life Saving Station, reflecting the era's reliance on manned coastal watch for vessel safety. The interior of the hook shows a landscape of dunes and freshwater pockets like Shank Painter Pond and Clapps Pond, situated just inland from the established street grid of Provincetown.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1906
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain