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1944 Map of Wellfleet

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Wellfleet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Wellfleet and Truro are meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, revealing the complex interplay of glacial kettle ponds and salt marshes that define the Outer Cape. The shoreline is punctuated by notable landmarks such as Mayo Beach and Great Island, while the inland topography is a dense network of freshwater bodies including Gull Pond, Long Pond, and Horseleech Pond. Local transport is anchored by the State Highway and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR, the latter serving the Truro Sta and connecting the small coastal villages.

Genealogists will find significant value in the clear demarcation of family-associated sites and burial grounds like Pine Grove Cem and South Wellfleet Cem. The map captures the area before modern development changed the character of several landforms, showing Billingsgate Island and the intricate drainage of Blackfish Creek. From the heights of Cannon Hill to the marshes of The Gut, the survey provides a precise look at the 1940s Cape Cod settlement pattern.