
Woods Hole and the surrounding coastline of Buzzards Bay appear in high detail during the late 1960s, showing a landscape defined by maritime science and summer residency. The world-renowned Oceanographic Inst sits at the heart of the village near Eel Pond, while the Penn Central railroad tracks terminate at the harbor, marking the importance of this transit hub for the Elizabeth Islands. To the north, the geography of Falmouth and West Falmouth is characterized by intricate tidal systems like the Great Sippewissett Marsh and West Falmouth Harbor.
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1885 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Gay Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Marthas Vineyard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Gay Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Marthas Vineyard
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Gay Head
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500