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1967 Map of Woods Hole

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Woods Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Woods Hole serves as the focal point of this late-1960s coastal survey, showcasing its established role as a scientific hub with the Oceanographic Inst and maritime landmarks like Nobska Point Light. The landscape is defined by the intricate relationship between the land and the surrounding waters of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. This era captures the shoreline before later modern developments, with a mix of residential clusters in West Falmouth and Quissett alongside recreational spaces like the Woods Hole Golf Club.

Transport and topography are well-documented, featuring the Penn Central railroad line cutting through the coastal marshes and family-named landmarks like Telegraph Hill. The inclusion of the Elizabeth Islands, including Uncatena Island and Nonamesset Island, highlights the complex geography of the Woods Hole Passage. Inland, numerous small water bodies such as Oyster Pond and Great Sippewissett Marsh illustrate the typical glacial-moraine hydrology of the Cape Cod peninsula during this period.