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1893 Map of Wellfleet, 1910 Print
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1893 Map of Wellfleet

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Wellfleet Harbor and the outer forearm of Cape Cod appear here during a transitional era for maritime safety and transportation. The Old Colony Railroad Cape Cod Division threads through the center of the peninsula, connecting stations from Truro down through Orleans and Brewster. This rail link operated alongside a heavy maritime presence, evidenced by numerous life-saving stations like the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station and Orleans Beach Life Saving Station that guarded the Atlantic coast. Notable landmarks such as the Billingsgate Light on Billingsgate Island and Mayo's Beach Light near the Commercial Wharf highlight the importance of navigation for local fishing and trade. The map also records cultural sites like the Methodist Camp Ground near North Eastham, showing the area's development as both a working coastal region and a destination for seasonal gatherings.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1910
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain