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1958 Map of Provincetown, 1963 Print
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1958 Map of Provincetown

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Provincetown sits at the tip of the Cape, defined by a complex geography of shifting sands and historic maritime infrastructure. In this mid-century revision, the town's grid is anchored by the Pilgrim Monument and the Municipal Wharf, while the surrounding Province Lands State Reservation protects a landscape of freshwater bodies like Shank Painter Pond and Clapps Pond. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, from the Provincetown Airport tucked behind the dunes to the coastal defenses of the Race Point Coast Guard Sta. Navigational aids essential to maritime history, including Race Point Lighthouse, Wood End Lighthouse, and the beacon at Long Point, trace the treacherous hook of the harbor. Inland, the track of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line remains visible alongside the emerging State Highway, marking the transition from rail to automotive tourism near Mayflower Heights.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain