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1951 Map of Vineyard Haven

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

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The maritime and rural character of Marthas Vineyard is captured here during the early 1950s, centered on the bustling port of Vineyard Haven and the northern reaches of the island. Coastal landmarks like the West Chop Lighthouse stand at the entrance to Vineyard Sound, while inland, the landscape transitions from the developed harborside to the wooded interior of the Manuel F Correllus State Forest.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the road networks connecting established settlements like North Tisbury and West Tisbury, as well as the numerous small ponds and topographical features that defined family properties, such as Seths Pond and James Pond. The presence of the Martha's Vineyard Airport and the Mink Meadows Golf Club reflects the island's mid-century growth as a destination for seasonal visitors alongside its traditional farming and fishing roots.