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1893 Map of Wellfleet
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1893 Map of Wellfleet

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Old Colony Railroad tracks trace the narrow spine of the Outer Cape in the late nineteenth century, connecting coastal outposts from Brewster to Truro. This survey captures a maritime landscape defined by its precarious relationship with the Atlantic, marked by a chain of rescue infrastructure including the Pamet River Life Saving Station and Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station. The interior is a dense network of freshwater kettle ponds such as Gull Pond and Bakers Pond, while the shoreline is dotted with navigational aids like Mayo's Beach Light and the Nauset Beach Beacons. In Eastham, the Methodist Camp Ground signifies the area's role as a seasonal gathering place. Extensive salt marshes and tidal creeks, including Boat Meadow River and Blackfish Creek, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that shaped local travel and industry before the modern reconfiguration of the shoreline.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain