1972 Map of Provincetown

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Provincetown sits at the tip of the Cape, defined by its intricate shoreline and the shifting sands of the Cape Cod National Seashore. This early 1970s record shows the town's dense residential core clustered along Provincetown Harbor, contrasted against the open dunes and freshwater bodies like Shank Painter Pond and Clapps Pond. The transition from maritime industry to conservation is evident, with the Province Lands Visitor Center and Bicycle Trail systems established among the legacy landmarks like the Pilgrim Monument.