1936 Map of Woods Hole
USGS Topo · Published 1936About this map
Woods Hole serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, highlighting the intricate maritime geography of the Elizabeth Islands and the Falmouth coastline in the mid-1930s. The map traces the rugged interface between Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, documenting the specific channels like Woods Hole Passage and the protected inlets of Hadley Harbor and Quamquisset Harbor. Large private estates and early 20th-century recreational landmarks are visible, including the Falmouth Country Club and the residential layout of Penzance Pt.
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Editions of this 1936 Woods Hole Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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