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2012 Map of Wellfleet

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wellfleet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wellfleet and Truro dominate this coastal survey of Cape Cod's inner arm, where the complex geography of the Herring River estuary meets the protected waters of Wellfleet Harbor. The landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, featuring numerous kettle ponds such as Gull Pond, Slough Pond, and Horseleech Pond clustered to the east, while the western shore is shaped by dynamic coastal features like The Gut, Great Island, and the long reach of Jeremy Point. Local history is anchored by the maritime infrastructure of the Wellfleet Town Pier and navigation aids like Mayo Beach Light.

Tracing the early road networks reveals how settlements adapted to the marshy terrain, with names like Bound Brook Island Rd and Chequessett Neck Rd marking paths between historically distinct landmasses. The map records several burial grounds, including Snow Cem and Oakdale Cem, alongside unique topographical markers like Lombard Hollow and Griffin Island, offering a detailed look at the interface between the maritime environment and the early 21st-century residential footprint.