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1893 Map of Yarmouth
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1893 Map of Yarmouth

USGS Topo · Published 1893

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Cape Cod Bay defines the northern shoreline of this late-nineteenth-century study, where a dense network of coastal villages and interior ponds reveals the established maritime and residential character of the mid-Cape. The Old Colony Railroad Cape Cod Branch cuts through the center of the landscape, connecting settlements like South Dennis and North Harwich while bypassing the more isolated coastal points. The interior is characterized by a high density of small water bodies, such as Seymour Pond and Bakers Pond, often bordered by local landmarks like German's Hill and Town House. To the south, the intricate salt marshes and inlets near Harwich Port and West Dennis show a landscape shaped by tide and trade, extending even to the remote tip of Monomoy Island. This documentation captures the area before the modern highway system, when local life was anchored to the rail depots and harbor wharves.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1893
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.5 x 19.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain