1944 Map of Vineyard Haven

About this map

The northern coast of Martha's Vineyard is defined by the sheltered waters of Vineyard Haven Harbor and the navigational landmark of West Chop Lighthouse. This 1944 edition reflects the landscape as it appeared during the height of the Second World War, showing the transition from the bustling village at Vineyard Haven to the expansive Marthas Vineyard State Forest in the interior. The map captures the island's unique hydrography, including the enclosed basins of Lake Tashmoo and Lagoon Pond, alongside numerous small coastal features like Lamberts Cove and Cedar Tree Neck. Inland, the agricultural and local-history character of the island is preserved through the network of brooks and ponds feeding into the Tisbury Great Pond, and the scattered settlements of North Tisbury and West Tisbury. Distinctive landmarks such as the Mink Meadows Golf Club and Tashmoo Golf Course illustrate the established recreational footprint on the island during this era.