1972 Map of Vineyard Haven

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The northern reaches of Martha's Vineyard are captured here in the early 1970s, revealing a landscape defined by its coastal inlets and inland ponds. At the island's northern tip, West Chop stands as a prominent sentinel overlooking Vineyard Sound, while the busy harbor at Vineyard Haven serves as the primary gateway for ferry traffic. Moving inland, the map details the rural character of settlements like North Tisbury and West Tisbury, where winding roads like Lamberts Cove Road connect scattered homesteads. Significant local landmarks include the Christiantown Memorial Chapel and its adjacent Christiantown Memorial Cemetery, offering a look at the island's colonial and Wampanoag history. Large-scale public works and conservation efforts are also evident, from the expansive Martha's Vineyard State Forest to the development of the Martha's Vineyard Airport and the modern Martha's Vineyard Regional High School.