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1893 Map of Wellfleet, 1932 Print
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1893 Map of Wellfleet

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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Old Colony Railroad spans the narrow spine of the Outer Cape, connecting a series of maritime settlements from Brewster up through Wellfleet and Truro. This late 19th-century landscape is defined by its precarious relationship with the Atlantic, illustrated by the string of rescue outposts including the Pamet River Life Saving Station and Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station. The mapping reveals a coastline that has since shifted, most notably at Billingsgate Island and its prominent Billingsgate Light, which stood as a sentinel for Wellfleet Harbor. Inland, the terrain is pocketed with numerous kettle ponds such as Gull Pond and Great Pond, while cultural landmarks like the Methodist Camp Ground near North Eastham show the established summer communities of the era. From the Commercial Wharf to the elevated Mill Hill, the map documents the vital infrastructure of a fishing and seafaring economy before the mid-20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.62 x 19.99 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain