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1940 Map of Sagamore

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Sagamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Sagamore and the Cape Cod Canal serve as the focal point of this 1940s landscape, illustrating the critical maritime and rail infrastructure connecting Buzzards Bay to Cape Cod Bay. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the canal, supporting a network of coastal settlements like Sagamore Beach, Sagamore Highlands, and Nameloc Heights. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense concentration of glacial kettle ponds, including the expansive Long Pond and Halfway Pond, alongside the protected acreage of the Miles Standish State Forest.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks such as the Indian Cem near Great Herring Pond and the Foundry Pond in Bournedale. The map documents the mid-century shoreline before modern development, featuring the Coast Guard Sta near the canal entrance and various family-named features like Ellisville and Vallersville. Notable elevations such as Signal Hill and Discovery Hill provide a clear view of the complex topography surrounding the historic Sagamore Bridge.