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1977 Map of Sagamore

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Sagamore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Cape Cod Canal serves as the dominant industrial and geographical feature on this 1977 orthophotoquad, cutting across the landscape to connect the surrounding waters. Unlike a traditional topographic map, this aerial perspective reveals the dense vegetation and residential development patterns as they stood in the late 1970s. The settlement of Sagamore and the neighboring Sandwich are visible at the canal's eastern entrance, highlighting the area's strategic maritime importance.

North of the canal, the terrain is defined by a series of glacial kettle ponds including Big Sandy Pond, Long Pond, and the elongated Great Herring Pond. These freshwater bodies are interspersed with coastal communities like Cedarville and Vallersville. The shoreline along Cape Cod Bay is anchored by Sagamore Beach, providing a clear view of the relationship between the residential coastal strips and the wooded interior of the upper cape during this era.