1951 Map of Vineyard Haven

About this map

Vineyard Haven and the surrounding northern reaches of Martha's Vineyard are captured here just after the mid-century, a period before the island's modern residential density. The landscape is defined by the transition from the maritime activity at Vineyard Haven Harbor to the agricultural and forested interior. To the north, West Chop Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over Vineyard Sound, while inland, the Martha's Vineyard State Forest and the expansive Martha's Vineyard Airport reflect the island's role as both a protected natural area and an accessible destination.