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1944 Map of Wellfleet, 1950 Print
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1944 Map of Wellfleet

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Wellfleet and the surrounding coastline of Barnstable County appear in this mid-century survey as a landscape defined by tidal inlets and glacial kettle ponds. The New York New Haven and Hartford RR provides a clear transport spine through the center of the peninsula, connecting Truro Sta to South Wellfleet. Maritime safety and coastal recreation are evident in the presence of the Cahoon Hollow C G Sta on the Atlantic side and the Chequesset Country Club near Mayo Beach. The map details numerous family-named landmarks and historical burial grounds, such as Snow Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Large tracts of coastal terrain like Great Island and Griffin Island remain largely undeveloped, punctuated by features like Duck Harbor and Gull Pond.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.08 x 20.89 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain