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1889 Map of Provincetown, 1911 Print
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1889 Map of Provincetown

USGS Topo · Published 1911

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Provincetown and the surrounding outer Cape Cod landscape are defined by an extensive network of maritime safety infrastructure in this late 19th-century survey. The coastline is punctuated by numerous facilities dedicated to navigation and rescue, including the Race Point Light and a series of dedicated stations such as the Peaked Hill Bar Life Saving Station and Highland Life Saving Station. These sites reflect the era's reliance on shore-based watchmen to assist vessels navigating the treacherous Atlantic waters and the entrance to Provincetown Harbor. Inland, the map details a complex geography of freshwater bodies like Shank Painter Pond and Duck Pond, alongside the significant Pilgrim Lake. The settlement patterns of North Truro and the concentrated village at the tip of the cape show a community deeply integrated with the sea, while landmarks like Town Hill and Smalls Hill provide topographic perspective on this shifting sandy terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1911
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain