1941 Map of Woods Hole

About this map

The southwestern tip of Cape Cod is defined by the intricate coastline of Woods Hole and the upper Elizabeth Islands, where the waters of Buzzards Bay meet the Vineyard Sound. This 1941 edition shows the area's transition from a maritime and agricultural landscape to a seasonal destination, featuring the expansive Woods Hole Golf Club and the Falmouth Country Club. The rail infrastructure of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks the shoreline, connecting West Falmouth to the busy harbors. Natural landmarks like Great Sippewissett Swamp and Oyster Pond punctuate the glacial terrain. On the islands, family-named features like Bullis Neck and the settlement at Bachelor highlight the private and remote character of Nonamesset Island and Uncatena Island before mid-century development intensified.