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1951 Map of Vineyard Haven

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Vineyard Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The northern reaches of Martha's Vineyard are captured in detail following the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by its coastal ponds and maritime navigation aids. At the island's tip, West Chop Lighthouse stands watch over Vineyard Sound and Vineyard Haven Harbor, guiding traffic into the bustling port at Vineyard Haven. The inland topography reveals a network of ancient glacial formations, with high points like Indian Hill and Pilot Hill overlooking the expansive Martha's Vineyard State Forest.

Local settlement patterns are centered around traditional hubs like North Tisbury and West Tisbury, connected by the Old County Road. Notable cultural and recreational landmarks include the Mink Meadows Golf Club and the Lamberts Cove Ch. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the sprawling Martha's Vineyard Airport and the intricate finger-like inlets of Tisbury Great Pond, illustrating the transition from the island's steep northern bluffs to its low-lying outwash plains.