1972 Map of Provincetown

About this map

Provincetown occupies the narrow, hooked tip of the peninsula in this early 1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by the shifting sands of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The map highlights the town's compact settlement along the curve of Provincetown Harbor, contrasted with the expansive wetlands and dune systems to the north and west. Notable features include the Provincetown Municipal Airport and the Race Point Coast Guard Sta, representing the critical transportation and maritime safety infrastructure of the era. The interior is dotted with numerous freshwater bodies like Shank Painter Pond and Duck Pond, while the eastern portion is dominated by the large Pilgrim Lake. Significant landmarks such as Telegraph Hill and Mt Ararat stand out against the low-lying shoreline, which is fringed by Race Point Beach and the protective arm of Long Point.