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2015 Map of Sandwich

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sandwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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East Sandwich and the surrounding coastal landscape are defined by a complex network of glacial kettle ponds and small waterways leading toward Cotuit Bay and the Atlantic. The interior is densely pocketed with named water bodies such as Spectacle Pond, Lawrence Pond, and the Hog Ponds, reflecting the terminal moraine geology of the Upper Cape. These ponds are interspersed with residential clusters at Forestdale and established transportation corridors including RT-6a and RT-130.

The presence of the Cape Cod Airport and the headwaters of the Santuit River and Mashpee River illustrate the transition from the maritime-influenced north shore to the riverine systems of the south. Local landmarks like Mystic Lake and Shubael Pond sit amidst a web of local roads, providing a clear view of how mid-20th-century development integrated with the natural hydrologic features of the Sandwich and Mashpee area.