Sturgis Library Archives Town and Local History Collection

MAPS & CHARTS COLLECTION

Extent: 6 large flat map boxes and 4 long map tubes

Scope and Content Note: The collection consists of original and photocopied maps and charts of the town of Barnstable, other Cape Cod towns, Nantucket and Vineyard Sound and Island, Cape Cod Bay, Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, Massachusetts, and New England. Also includes charts of the Vancouver expedition to parts of the coast of Northwestern United States and Pacific Northwest territories, 1798.

Access: Unrestricted except where fragile originals are noted. Credit Sturgis Library archives for publication.

Special Note: Many of these maps are too large and/or too fragile to be photocopied. Special copying arrangements can be made with permission of the Library Director or Assistant Director.

Acquisition: Received from a variety of sources and donors. A number of maps are photocopies of originals from the Massachusetts Archives.

Recataloged and processed by: Marcella Curry and Lucy Loomis, 2007-2008.

Maps are cataloged as follows:

ƒ Series 1: Maps of Barnstable [Box 1 - 3] ƒ Series 2: Maps of Individual Cape Cod Towns [Box 1 - 2] ƒ Series 3: Maps and Charts of Cape Cod, Cape Cod Canal, Southeastern Massachusetts [Box 1 - 3] ƒ Series 4: Maps of Massachusetts and New England + Charts of N. W. America [Box 1 - 2]

1 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Author: Bassett, Samuel Title: A Plan of the Town of Barnstable taken 1795 by Samuel Bassett. Publication Info: 1795 Description: 6 copies of map, various sizes. Notes: ƒ Stamped (on 3 copies) Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1025 ƒ Notation (on 1 copy) reproduction of the first map of the Town of Barnstable, Tercentenary Anniversary 1939 ƒ Stamped (on 2 copies) Seal of the Town of Barnstable, Planning Board. Notation: true copy of the original in the custody of the Office of the Secretary, copy made from the first survey of the Town of Barnstable. Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 1

Author: Hales, John G. Title: Plan of the Town of Barnstable in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 negative photosat, in 2 parts, each 58 x 46 cm Notes: ƒ Survey by John G. Hales in 1831, Stamped: Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1835 Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 2

Title: About a Dam Proposed Across Rendezvous Creek in the Town of Barnstable Publication Info: 1848 Description: 33 x 28 cm. 1 negative and 1 positive photostat Notes: ƒ Stamped: Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 2769 Notation: (House) Doc: 2235 over 2 Includes notes Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 3

Author: Walling, H. F. Title: Map of the Town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Mass Publication Info: 1856, republished by Great Marsh Press, Barnstable, MA 1974 Description: 56 x 48 cm, 3 copies Notes: ƒ Insets of Hyannis, Osterville, Cotuit, Barnstable villages Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 4

2 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Author: Harris, Dr Charles E and Walter M. Gaffney Title: Map of the Village of Hyannis, Homes of Sea Captains, 1854 Publication Info: printed 1939 Description: 1 photocopied map 39 x 53 cm. Notes: ƒ Plan of village 1854 ƒ Homes are numbered with key of names of sea captains and legend indicating type of captain (i.e. coastal) Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 5

Author: Poole, A.F. fecit Title: Village of Barnstable, seat of Barnstable Count, Mass, 1884 Publication Info: Brockton, MA, A. F. Poole, 1884. Description: 81 x 34 cm, folded Notes: ƒ Birds-eye view ƒ Indexed for points of interest ƒ “Geo. H Walker & Co Lith, Boston” ƒ “Reprinted 1975 by Great Marshes Press, Barnstable, MA Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 6

Author: Bacon, Vaughan D. Title: Property at Barnstable Mass owned by Stephen Smith’s Heirs Publication Info: 1908 Description: 37 x 26 cm, 3 positive photostats + 1 colored map Notes: ƒ Noted “from W. L. Allen, 89 State St, Boston, Mass Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 7

Author: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Title: Barnstable Harbor Publication Info: Washington, D.C. May 1914, reissued 1916, corrected to Mar 4 1922 Description: 1 map. 60 x 48 cm. Water stain Notes: ƒ “Lights, beacons, buoys, and dangers corrected for information received to date of issue, Mar 4, 1922” ƒ Shows main roads, railroad bordering harbor, squares for buildings. ƒ Water depth in harbor indicated Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 8

3 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Author: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Title: Barnstable Harbor Publication Info: Washington, D.C. May 1914, reissued 1916, corrected to Apr 12 1927 Description: 1 map. 60 x 48 cm. Notes: ƒ “Lights, beacons, buoys, and dangers corrected for information received to date of issue, Apr 12 1927” ƒ Shows main roads, railroad bordering harbor, squares for buildings. ƒ Depths shown by shading and soundings Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 9

Author: U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey Title: Barnstable Harbor Publication Info: Washington, D.C. June 1937, reissued Aug 1939 Description: 1 map. 86 x 58 cm, folded. Notes: ƒ “In general, temporary changes due to war conditions are not incorporated on the chart.” ƒ Water depth in harbor and bay indicated Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 10

Author: Department of Public Works Title: Geological Survey, Barnstable Harbor / Sandy Neck Publication Info: n.d. Description: 40 x 25cm, piece cut from larger map, taped to cardboard Notes: ƒ Appears to be part of a USGS topographical quadrangle ƒ Elevations, streets with symbols for buildings, villages noted, places of note. Series: 1 Box: 1 Folder: 11

Author: Technical Advisory Corporation. Title: Business and where it is misplaced in the Town of Barnstable, Cape Cod, Mass. Publication Info: Barnstable, MA : Planning Board, July, 1926. Description: 1 map 59 x 75 cm. Notes: ƒ Legend shows “General location of existing businesses” and “probably misplaced business that would be much better to be concentrated at a business center, to the advantage of all concerned.” Series: 1 Box: 2 Rolled in Box

4 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Author: Technical Advisory Corporation. Title: Areas that should be sewered to prevent an epidemic in the Town of Barnstable, Cape Cod, Mass. Publication Info: Barnstable, MA : Planning Board, July, 1926. Description: 1 map 59 x 75 cm. Notes: ƒ Legend shows area where the density of the population and compactness of housing demands the immediate provision of sewers. Series: 1 Box: 2 Rolled in box

Author: McLaughlin, James F. Title: Tercentenary Map of Barnstable Mass. 1639-1939 Publication Info: Hyannis, MA, 1939 Description: 1 map, 14 copies, 1 seal of town, 1 facsimile of grant Notes: ƒ Listing of “First Settlers” ƒ Map of town with villages and areas named, historic places noted. Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 1

Title: Barnstable Massachusetts Publication Info: [S.l. : s.n.], n.d. Description: Hand drawn maps Notes: ƒ Appear to be maps to be published as part of a book ƒ Numbered buildings, no key Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 2

Author: Eustace, Peter Title: Cape Cod Land Charts, No.1, Barnstable (North Side) Publication Info: Barnstable, Mass,1959 Description: 1 map, 32 x 24 cm, laminated. Notes: ƒ “Land Chart, Barnstable, West Barnstable” ƒ Key for historic sites, churches, markers, municipal buildings, recreation sites Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 3

5 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Title: Zoning Map of Barnstable Massachusetts Publication Info: 1961, revised March 5, 1968 Description: 1 map, 81 x 81 cm, folded. Notes: ƒ Legend for district designations ƒ Includes street index ƒ Map revisions noted from 1962 to 1968 Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 4

Author: Anderson, H. E. Title: Town of Barnstable, Road Map, Precinct No 1 Publication Info: March 1972 Description: 1 map, 102 x 91cm, folded twice Notes: Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 5

Title: Street Map of Barnstable Publication Info: ? Description: 3 maps, 80 x 80 cm, 2 paper, 1 plastic, folded Notes: ƒ Notations on both paper maps ƒ Index to street names. Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 6 Condition note: Map tearing at folds. Do not photocopy.

Author: Poole or Walker? Title: Bird’s Eye View of the Village of Hyannis, Barnstable County, Mass Publication Info: 1884 Description: 2 maps, 58.5 x 35.5 cm, cardboard (stock?) Notes: ƒ Key to indicate points of interest Series: 1 Box: 2 Folder: 7

6 SERIES 1: BARNSTABLE

Title: Town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Publication Info: U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, February 1973. Description: 13 maps, b&w, 135 x 105 cm. Notes: 1. Detailed Soil Map 2. General Soil Map – General Soil Areas 3. Soil Limitations for Septic Tank Sewage Disposal 4. Soil Limitations for Commercial and Industrial Sites with On-Site Sewage Disposal 5. Soil Limitations for Home Sites 6. Relationship of Soils for Existing Wetlands 7. Soil Limitations for Sources of Sand and Gravel 8. Soil Limitations for Wetlands 9. Relationship of Soils to Surface Runoff 10. Soil Limitations for School Sites 11. Relationship of Soils to Seasonal High Water Table 12. Soil Limitations for Installation of Water & Sewer Lines 13. Air Photo Index Series: 1 Box: 3 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

7 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: United States Dept of the Interior, Geological Survey Title: Chatham Quadrangle Publication Info: edition of 1943, reprinted 1948 Description: 1 map, 53 x 41 cm Notes: ƒ “Massachusetts, Barnstable County, Chatham Quadrangle” Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 1

Author: Howes, Godfrey, & Sears Title: A Map of Chatham Publication Info: 1795 Description: 2 maps, 53 x 40 cm, 1 postive & 1 negative photostat Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1026” ƒ Shows boundaries of towns and notes distance to Barnstable and Boston Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 2

Title: Village of West Chatham, Village of South Chatham Publication Info: from the Atlas of Barnstable County, 1880 Description: 1 map, 44.5 x 33, positive photostat Notes: s ƒ Scale 30 rods = 1 inch ƒ Buildings indicated with homeowners identified Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 3

Author: Hales, John G. Title: Plan of the Town of Chatham Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 58.5 x 40 cm, negative photosat Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1836” ƒ “line claimed by Harwich as their boundary” Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 4

8 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: Bassett, Elisha Title: Dennis, County of Barnstable Publication Info: May 1795 Description: 1 map, 31 x 30 cm, positive photostat Notes: ƒ Stamp on back “Great Marshes Press, Barnstable, MA ƒ Indicates boundary of the town ƒ Indicates some sites i.e. wind mill, meeting house ƒ Lists “estimated quantity of water in the ponds” ƒ Scale 100 chains to an inch Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 5

Author: Matthews, Jr, Benjamin Title: Map of Dennis Publication Info: 1831 Description: 3 maps, 44.5 x 38 cm, 2 positive and 1 negative Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1837” ƒ Indicates water (pond, river, etc), trees and open areas ƒ Key for features (i.e. meeting house) ƒ Scale 100 rods to an inch Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 6

Author: Rogers, Josiah, Elijah Knowles, and Simeon Kingman Title: Town of Eastham Publication Info: 1795 Description: 2 maps, 55 x 23 cm, 1 negative photostat, 1 colored positive photostat Notes: ƒ Notes referring to boundaries with surrounding towns ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1028” ƒ Boundary of town along with location and id of bodies of water Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 7

Author: Hales, John G Title: Plan of the Towns of Eastham and Orleans in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1831 Description: 2 maps, 53 x 38 cm, 1 colored positive Photostat, 1 positive photostat Notes: ƒ Minimal details Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 8

9 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: Snow, Broadbrook, & ? ƒ Title: A map of the Town of Harwich Publication Info: 1795 Description: 1 map, 39 x 43 cm, 1 positive photostat Notes: ƒ “Completed by us (a committee chosen for that purpose) on May 23 1795” ƒ Indicates town boundaries, water sites Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 9

Author: Hales, John G Title: Plan of the Town of Harwich and Brewster Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 60 x 44 cm, colored photostat Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 18(4)1 ƒ Indicates town boundaries, water sites ƒ “Town of Chatham claims all that part of Harwich that is coloured Blue” Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 10

Author: Shiverick, Swift, & ? Title: Town of Falmouth Publication Info: 1795 Description: 2 maps, 49 x 42 cm, 1 positive photostat, 1 colored photostat Notes: ƒ Town boundaries & water features Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 11

Author: Hales, John G Title: Plan of the Town of Falmouth in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 56 x 43 cm, 1 positive photostat Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1840” ƒ Town boundaries, water features, land features indicated Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 12

10 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: Hales, John G Title: Marshpee in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 43 x 35.5 cm, Photostat mounted on cardboard Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1842” ƒ Town boundaries, land & water features noted. Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 13

Author: Thacher, Thomas and Issac Matthew Title: A Map of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: Yarmouth, Mass, 1795 Description: 1 map, 1 negative and 2 positive Photostats, 52 x 38 cm Notes: ƒ “Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 1036” ƒ “Scale of two hundred rods to an inch” ƒ Windmills, watermills, Meeting Houses noted ƒ Water features noted Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 14

Author: Matthews, B Title: Map of Yarmouth Publication Info: 1830 Description: 1 colored facsimile Notes: ƒ Key to indicate meeting houses, mills, bridges, ferry, rope works, salt works ƒ Land and water features noted Series: 2 Box: 1 Folder: 15

Author: McGlone, Robert G., Surveyor & Engineer Title: Preliminary, Cape & Vineyard Electric Company, Hyannis-Harwich 23 K.V. Widening, Through the Town of Yarmouth Publication Info: September 2, 1966 Description: 1 map, 45.5 x 122 cm Notes: Individual plots are identified, names include: Hallet, Matthews, Ryder, Thacher. Scale: 1” = 200' Series 2 Box: 1 Not in a folder, placed rolled in box

11 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: Mayo, Joshua and Solomon Cook, Samuel Rider Title: A Plan of Provincetown in the County of Barnstable and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Publication Info:1795 Description: 2 maps, 15 x 13 cm, 1 colored with glue on back Notes: ƒ Minimal details beyond town boundaries Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 1

Title: A Map of Provincetown Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 50 x 35.5 cm, colored facsimile, glue on back Notes: ƒ Minimal details ƒ Key to items of interest difficult to decipher Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 2

Author: Graham, J.D. et al Title: A map of the extremity of Cape Cod including the townships of Provincetown & Truro Publication Info: Washington, 1836 Description: 1 map, 183 x 152 cm, folded, cloth (linen?) backing Notes: ƒ Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, bathymetry shown by soundings and contours ƒ “Executed under the direction of Major J.D. Graham, U.S. Top. Eng during portions of the years 1833, 34, & 35” ƒ “Drawn from the original projects and notes by J.E. Johnston et al” ƒ “Reduced from the original in the Bureau of U.S. Topographical engineers, Washington” ƒ “To His Excellency Edward Everett, Governor of the State of Massachusetts. Respectfully presented by J. D. Graham May 1839.” Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 3

12 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Author: Walling, H.F. Title: Map of the Town of Sandwich, Barnstable County, Mass Publication Info: 1857 Description: 1 map, positive Photostat, 98 x 74 cm, folded twice Notes: ƒ Detailed inset of Sandwich Village ƒ Shows buildings with names of property owners and town districts ƒ Relief shown by hachures ƒ “Duplicated March 1955 by Crane’s Duplicating Service, Barnstable” Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 4

Author: Snow, Newell B. Title: Town of Sandwich, Mass Publication Info: Buzzards Bay, Mass, 1957 Description: 1 map, facsimile, 74 x 61 cm, folded in half Notes: ƒ Indicates roads, water features, Camp Edwards, Otis Field, town boundaries. Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 5

Title: [Plan of Sandwich] Publication Info: not dated [1795] Description: 1 map, colored photostat, 48 x 40.5 cm Notes: ƒ Town boundaries, water features ƒ Notations difficult to read Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 6

Author: Poole, A.F. Title: Sandwich Village, Barnstable County, Mass Publication Info: Boston, 1884 Description: 4 colored maps, copies, 40.5 x 28 cm. Notes: ƒ Bird’s eye view style ƒ Key to points of interest Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 7

13 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Title: [Plan of Truro] Publication Info: 1795 Description: 1 map, colored Photostat, 38 x 32 cm Notes: ƒ Town boundaries, water features, few places of interest Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 8

Author: Hales, John G Title: Plan of the Town of Truro in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1846 Description: 1 map, colored Photostat, 38 x 38 cm Notes: ƒ Details are not clear Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 9

Author: Somers, James W.V. Title: North Truro Quadrangle Publication Info: Washington, D.C., U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey, 1948 Description: 1 map, 53 x 43 cm Notes: ƒ Relief shown by contours and spot heights ƒ Surveyed in 1941-42, revised in 1948 ƒ Edition of 1944, reprinted 1948 with corrections ƒ Roads, railroad, land and water features Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 10

Author: Hales, John G Title: Plan of the Town of Wellfleet in the County of Barnstable Publication Info: 1831 Description: 1 map, 2 copies, 1 colored Photostat, 1 positive Photostat, 48 x 38cm Notes: ƒ “The line between Wellfleet and Truro is not admitted on the part of Wellfleet as being straight from shore to shore as it is here laid down.” ƒ Town boundaries and water & land features Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 11

14 SERIES 2: OTHER CAPE COD TOWNS

Title: Village of Wellfleet Publication Info: [from Atlas of Barnstable County, 1880] Description: 1 map, positive Photostat, 44.5 x 38 cm Notes: ƒ Scale 25 rods = 1 inch ƒ Buildings with owners identified ƒ Land and water features Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 12

Title: Wellfleet, Cape Cod Publication Info: Wellfleet, Mass, Chamber of Commerce, 1970 Description: 1 map, 2 copies, 2 color, 50.5 x 44.5 cm Notes: ƒ Index to points of interest ƒ Shows water features Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 13

Author: Kingsland, Ailene Title: Historical Map of Wellfleet Publication Info: unknown Description: 1 map, 61 x 45.7 cm Notes: ƒ “Schofield Brothers, Reg. Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors” ƒ Annotated points of interest Series: 2 Box: 2 Folder: 14

15 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Machin’s Map of a Canal from Barnstable Bay to Buzzard’s Bay Publication Info: 1776 Description: 1 map, positive photostat, 52 x 38 cm Notes: ƒ Stamped Mass Archives, Maps & Plans, 819 ƒ Stamped From “Ancient Plans, Grants, etc. Vol. 4 page 105 ƒ Includes notations relating to survey Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 1

Author: Walling, H. F. Title: [Cape Cod and Islands] Publication Info: 1 map, 3 copies, negative Photostat of undated [1857] published by H. F. Walling and 2 copies of re-published 1974, Barnstable, Mass, Great Marshes Press Description: 1 map, 63.5 x 48 cm Notes: ƒ Minimal detail Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 2

Title: [Pilgrims 1620 Exploration of Outer Cape] Publication Info: Boston, 1865 Description: 1 map, 56 x 43 cm Notes: ƒ “For J.K. Wiggin’s Edition of Mourt’s Relation, 1865” ƒ Indicates routes taken by Pilgrims in area of what is now Provincetown to Orleans. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 3

16 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Author: Geo H Walker& Co Title: Latest map of Cape Cod and vicinity Publication Info: Boston, Geo. H. Walker & Co, 1892 Description: 1 map, col., 76 x 70 cm (21.5 x 10 cm when folded) Notes: ƒ Shows town boundaries, steamboat and excursion lines ƒ Cycling routes shown in red ƒ Covers Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket Island and part of southeastern ƒ Massachusetts ƒ Pocket map Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 4 Condition Note: Poor condition, tears along the folds. Do not photocopy.

Author: Krusell, Cynthia Hagar Title: Map of early Pilgrim and Indian trails of Old Plymouth Colony Publication Info: [Massachusetts] Plymouth-Provincetown Celebration Commission, 1971 Description: 1 map, 2 laminated copies, 45 x 60 cm Notes: ƒ Printed on both sides, text on one, map on other ƒ Title block and history of Plymouth, Barnstable, Bristol and Dukes counties on reverse side ƒ Index and key to points of interest Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 5

Title: Cape Cod Publication Info: South Weymouth, MA : The Crawford Press, c1936. Description: 1 map, b&w on green, 47 x 47 cm. Notes: ƒ Shows major highways of Cape Cod ƒ Inset silhouettes of types of historic ships and pleasure craft of the present day ƒ Two inset paragraphs extolling the virtues of visiting Cape Cod Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 6

17 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Cape Cod Publication Info: Hyannis, MA : Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, 1934. Description: 1 map, b&w, 70 x 55 cm. Notes: ƒ “This is a new kind of map on which trunk highways have been minimized and scenic drives featured.” ƒ Towns & villages, yacht clubs, parks, forests, freshwater ponds, lakes, & interesting historic sties are shown. ƒ Side legends describe scenic driving roads in each town. ƒ List of Cape Cod golf courses. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 7

Title: Come to Cape Cod : We Face the Four Seas Publication Info: Hyannis, MA : Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, [no date.] Description: 1 foldout pamphlet with maps & color cover illustrations. Notes: ƒ Traveler’s pamphlet describing Cape Cod amenities and destinations. ƒ Photos and illustrations of historic sites and roads. ƒ Map showing towns and improved highways ƒ Map showing soil regions, golf courses, and beaches. ƒ List of hotels with room rates and railroad station locations. ƒ List of camps. ƒ List of real estate dealers. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 8

Title: Map of the Old Colony Railroad, Cape Cod Division Publication Info: Boston : Rand Avery Supply Company, [no date]. Description: 1 color photocopy of map, 42 x 27.5 cm. Notes: ƒ Shows Old Colony rail lines in Southeastern Massachusetts and on Cape Cod. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 9

18 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Author: Snow, Edward Rowe and Robert Egles. Title: An Historic & Pictorial Map of Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay Including Cape Cod and Cape Ann Publication Info: Winthrop, MA : Boston Printing Company, 1941. Description: 1 map, b&w on aqua, 30 x 40 cm. Notes: ƒ A pictorial and historical map of Boston Harbor and vicinity. ƒ Shows lighthouses, historic sites, ships, shipping routes, etc. ƒ Final draft by Robert J. Egles. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 10

Title: United States. East Coast – Cape Cod Bay [Chart] Publication Info: Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Commerce, Environmental Services Administration, Cast & Geodetic Survey, 1966. Description: 1 map, col., 106 x 84 cm. Notes: ƒ 12th edition, #1208. ƒ Chart of Cape cod Bay. Legends include tidal information & pipeline area, cautions, information on navigating the Cape Cod Canal, storm warnings, anchorage areas, etc. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 11

Title: Elizabeth Islands – Vineyard Sound – The Property of James Temple Bowdin, Esq., 1836 [Naushon Island] Publication Info: New York : Miller and Company, 1836. Description: 3 original maps and 2 photocopied maps, b&w, 82 x 36 cm. Notes: ƒ Shows major sites on Naushon Island including Tarpaulin Cove, Mary’s mansion house, cottage, lighthouse, homes with owner’s names, Great Swamp, pastures for colts, sheep, fat cattle, cows, etc. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 12 Condition Note: Copies may be used and photocopied by the public. Originals are not for public use.

19 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Bird’s Eye View of the Town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, State of Massachusetts, Looking Southwest, 1881 Publication Info: Reprint edition. Hingham, MA : Wm. O. Lincoln, 1948. Description: 1 photostat map, b&w, 73 x 55 cm. Notes: ƒ Copy of Nantucket Bird’s-Eye view map, showing building locations, ships, and inset drawings of four hotels. ƒ Legend notes major points of interest. Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 13

Title: The Pleasant Bay Area, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1890-1990 Publication Info: Norwell, MA : MapWorks, 1999. Description: 1 map, blue & white, 37 x 47 cm. Notes: ƒ Prepared by the Friends of Pleasant Bay ƒ Shows 1890s and 1990s roads ƒ Current and historic point of interest ƒ Approximate limit of Pleasant Bay watershed ƒ Pleasant Bay Marsh areas Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 14

Title: Cape Cod and the Islands [Nautical Chart] Publication Info: Hyannis, MA : Software 2000, 1985. 25th edition. Description: 1 map, col., 54.5 x 43 cm. Notes: ƒ Soundings in fathoms at mean low water. ƒ Mercator projection Scale 1:400,000 at Lat. 40 degrees 00’ ƒ International Signal Code flags pictured Series: 3 Box: 1 Folder: 15

Author: Gaines, Dana Title: A Geographic Portrait of Cape Cod Massachusetts Publication Info: 1985 Description: 71 x 56 cm Notes: Map is embellished with drawings and notes on the history and natural history of Cape Cod. Series: 3 Box: 2 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

20 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Author: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Title: Waterproof Chart #64, Cape Cod & Cape Cod Harbors, Side A & B Publication Info: Reproduction of N.O.A.A. Charts #13237 & #13246. Issued February 2003. Description: 63.5 x 96.5 cm Notes: GPS/LORAN Soundings in feet Series: 3 Box: 2 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

Title: United States. East Coast. Rhode Island. Massachusetts. Narragansett Bay [Chart] Publication Info: Washington, DC : U S Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations, National Ocean Scenic Coast Survey, July 21, 2001. 53rd edition. #13221. Description: 1 map, col. 90 x 127 cm. Notes: ƒ Soundings in feet ƒ Photos of lighthouse, Coast Guard Station, & Newport Harbor on reverse side of map ƒ Cautions, anchorages, rules of the road, weather information. Series: 3 Box: 2 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

Title: United States. East Coast. Massachusetts. Buzzards Bay. [Chart] Publication Info: Washington, DC : U S Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations, National Ocean Scenic Coast Survey, Nov., 2002. 46th edition. #13220. Description: 1 map, col. 90 x 127 cm. Notes: ƒ Polyphonic projection – Scale 1:40,000 ƒ North American datum of 1983. ƒ Soundings in fee at mean low water. ƒ Cautions, anchorages, Cape Cod traffic lights Series: 3 Box: 2 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

21 SERIES 3: CAPE COD AREA, CANAL, ISLANDS, BAYS, ETC. CAPE COD & SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Author: Miller, Carl Title: Map of Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Publication Info: Westwood, MA : Carl Miller, [no date]. Circa 1960? Description: 1 map, col., on roller, 106 x 180 cm. Notes: ƒ Keys include Cape Cod golf courses ƒ Populations of Towns in Barnstable ƒ Villages, Hamlets, and Islands ƒ Street Index. Series: 3 Box: 3 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

Title: Miller’s Map of Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts Publication Info: West Yarmouth, MA : The Butterworth Company, [no date.] Circa 1990? Description: 1 map, col., on roller, 122 x 190 cm. Notes: ƒ Includes highways, town lines, conservation & recreation areas. Series: 3 Box: 3 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

22 SERIES 4: NEW ENGLAND AND INDIVIDUAL NEW ENGLAND STATES + CHARTS OF NORTH WEST AMERICA

Author: Doolittle, A. Title: Connecticut from the Best Authorities [1795] Publication Info: Meriden, CT : Meiden Gravure Company, 1957. Description: 1 map, facsimile reprint, b& w, 19 x 15.5” Notes: ƒ Facsimile reprint of map originally published in 1795. ƒ “Engraved for Carey’s American Edition of Guthrie’s Geography Improved.” ƒ Delineated & engraved by A. Doolittle, New Haven. ƒ Shows court houses, churches and other houses of public worship, roads, mountains, and hillsides. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 1

Title: [Maine]. A True Copy from an Ancient Plan of E. Hutchinson’s Esq. & from Jos. Heath in 1719 & Phin. Jones’ Survey in 1731 from John North’s Late Survey in 1752. Publication Info: Meriden, CT : Meiden Gravure Company, c1969. Description: 1 map, facsimile reprint, b& w, 19.5 x 16” Notes: ƒ Shows ancient land grant on the Kennebec River & its vicinity; Casco Bay’ Androscoggin River, etc. ƒ Accompanying text includes excerpts from the Proprietor’s meetings and other text relating to the land grants. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 2

Author: Carey, Matthew. Title: The State of Massachusetts [1814] Publication Info: Philadelphia : Matthre Carey, 1814. Description: 2 maps: 1 original map, colored details, 20.5 x 16.5” 1 facsimile reprint, b& w, 18 x 12.5” Notes: ƒ Shows place names, topography, and river systems. Condition note: Please use reproduction copy only. Original very fragile. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 3

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Author: Doolittle, Amos. Title: Vermont : From Actual Survey [1795] Publication Info: Meriden, CT : Meiden Gravure Company, 1957. Description: 1 map, facsimile reprint, b& w, 15.5 x 19” Notes: ƒ Facsimile reprint of map originally published in 1795. ƒ “Engraved for Carey’s American Edition of Guthrie’s Geography Improved.” ƒ Shows place names, topography, and river systems. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 4

Title: Maine; New Hampshire; Vermont [1859] Publication Info: Boston : A. J. Coolige, 1859. Description: 3 original maps printed on double page spread, color, 32 x 23” Notes: ƒ Large map of Maine and 2 smaller maps of Vermont and New Hampshire ƒ Maine Map : Meisel Brothers, Lith, Boston ƒ Maine & Vermont Map : Plotted on the polyphonic projection by Shedd + Edson, Civil Engineers and Surveyors. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 5

Title: The South Part of New-England, as it is Planted This Yeare, 1635 Publication Info: London : William Wood, 1635. Description: 1 photostat map, b& w – 1 negative, one positive, 7.5 x 12” Notes: ƒ Map originally appeared in New England’s Prospect : A True, Lively, and Experimentall Description of that Part of American Commonly Called New England. ƒ Map appeared in a varity of states – this is state 2 dated 1635 in title. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 6

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Author: Champlain, Samuel De Title: [La Nouvelle France] faict par le Sr. de Champlain, 1616 Publication Info: Meriden, CT : Meiden Gravure Company, 1956. Description: 1 map, facsimile reprint, b& w, 22.5 x 18” Notes: ƒ Facsimile reprint of map originally published in 1616. ƒ Made from the original in the John Carter Brown Librrary for the Champlain Society. ƒ Shows “New France,” Canada, New England, and the eastern coast of the United States. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 7

Author: Smith, John. Title: New England – The Most Remarquable Part Thus Named by the High and Mighty Prince Charles, Prince of Great Britain [1614] Publication Info: London : Printed by Geor. Low, 1616. Description: 2 photostat maps, b & w, 14 x 12.5” Notes: ƒ Shows the coast of New England ƒ Prominent illustrated portrait of “Captayne John Smith, Admiral of New England.” Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 8

Title: An Exact Mapp of New England and New York [1702] Publication Info: Reproduced from the map in the Fenno House and sold at the Isaiah Thomas Printing Office, Old Sturbridge Village, 1953. Description: 1 map, facsimile reprint, b& w, 19 x 17” Notes: ƒ From Cotton Mather’s Marginalia Christi Americana, 1702. ƒ Shows New England, New York, and part of East New Jarsay. [sic] Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 9

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Author: Homann, Joh. Baptista Title: Nova Anglia. Septentricnali Americae Implantata Anglorumque Coloniis Florentiffina. Geographice Exhibita a Joh. Baptista Homann, Sac. Cae. Maj. Geogranho Norimbergie [1730]. Publication Info: [S.l., s.n.], circa 1730. Description: 2 photostat maps, b & W, 17.5 x 18.5” Notes: ƒ Portion of Homann’s map of New England showing the east coast of the United States and Canada from New York to New France. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 10

Title: Die Gros-Britannis Che Colonie Laendor in Nord-America. B. New Engelland New York New Yersey und Pensilvania [1750]. Publication Info: A portion of a larger 4-panel map originally published under the major title Domina Anglorum in America Septentrionali, c1750. Description: 1 map, color, 11.5 x 9.5” with accompanying text panels. Notes: ƒ Hand dated 1752. ƒ Encapsulted. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 11

Title: A Map of the most inhabited part of New England containing the provinces of Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Konektikut and Rhode Island divided into centres and townships; the whole composed from actual sources and its situation adjusted by astronomical observation [1755] Publication Info: Barnstable, MA : Great Marches Press, 1975. Description: 2 map, facsimile reprints, b& w, 22.5 x 25” Notes: ƒ Inset map of a plan of Boston Harbor from an Actual Survey. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 12

Title: Map of New England [1847] Publication Info: New York : Ensign & Thayer, 1847. Description: 1 wall map mounted on wooden dowels, color, 23 x 30” Notes: ƒ Large portrait and facsimile signature of John Hancock. ƒ Color map with pictorial views around borders ƒ “Soule & Ward, 43 Cornhill, Boston” printed at very bottom of map. Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 13

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Author: Tirion, Isaak Title: [North America] Nieuwe Kaart Van de Grootbritannisch Volkplantingenin Noord America [1755] Publication Info: Amsterdam : Isaak Tirion, 1755. Description: 1 map, b& w, 19.5 x 15.5” Notes: ƒ East Coast of North America from Newfoundland to the Gulf of Mexico ƒ Shows British Colonies just prior to the Revolution Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder: 14

Title: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared Under His Immediate Inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker [1798] Publication Info: London : J. Edwards and G. Robinson, May 1, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 25.5 x 32” Notes: ƒ Shows New Cornwall, New Hanover, Prince of Wales Archipelago, Queen Charlotte’s Islands, Prince Frederick’s Sound, Clarence’s Strait, etc. ƒ Inset survey of Port Stewart Series: 4 Box: 1 Folder 15

Title: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared Under His Immediate Inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker. Publication Info: London : J. Edwards and G. Robinson, May 1, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 32” x 26” Notes: ƒ Plate 3 ƒ Shows part of the Coast of New Albion ƒ Inset map of the Bay of Trinidad Series: 4 Box: 2 Map #1 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

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Title: [Untitled Chart. Lima Peru to California] Publication Info: London : A. Arrosmith, Oct. 1st, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 26” x 32” Notes: • Part of the series entitled: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared Under His Immediate Inspections by Lieut. Joseph Baker. • Shows tracks of Capt Vancouver 1793-1995 and Capt. Colnett, 1790-1794 Series: 4 Box: 2 Map #2 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

Title: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared From the Foregoing Surveys Under His Immediate Inspection by Lieut. Edward Roberts…during the summers of 1792, 1793, and 1794 Publication Info: London : J. Edwards and G. Robinson, May 1, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 26” x 32” Notes: ƒ Shows New Albion, New Georgia, New Hanover, New Cornwall, New Norfolk, Prince William Sound, Kodiak, Queen Charlotte’s Islands, Quadra & Vancouver’s Island, etc. Series: 4 Box: 2 Map #3 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

Title: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared Under His Immediate Inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker. Publication Info: London : J. Edwards and G. Robinson, May 1, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 26” x 32” Notes: ƒ No. 12 ƒ Engraved by T. Foot, Weston Place, St. Paneras ƒ Shows Chatham Strait, Cross Sound, Prince Frederick’s Sound, Lynn Canal, King George III Archipelago, etc. ƒ Inset Maps of the Entrance into Cross Sound; A Survey of Port Conclusion; and A Survey of Port Protection Series: 4 Box: 2 Map #4 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

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Title: A Chart Shewing Part of the Coast of N. W. America with Tracks of His Majesty’s Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham, Commanded by George Vancouver Esq. & Prepared Under His Immediate Inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker. Publication Info: London : J. Edwards and G. Robinson, May 1, 1798. Description: 1 chart with linen backing, black and white, 26” x 32” Notes: ƒ Shows New Hanover, Quadra & Vancouver’s Island, Gulph of Georgia, Puget’s Sound, etc. ƒ Inset Maps of Entrance to Columbia River; Port Discovery; Gray’s Harbor Series: 4 Box: 2 Map #5 LONG MAP BOX STANDING UPRIGHT AGAINST WALL

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