Cape and Islands, Massachusetts, 1778 – Historic Map Reproduction
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Few images capture their era like this antique map of Cape and Islands, Massachusetts, 1778. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Cape and Islands, Massachusetts, 1778
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In 1778, the Cape and Islands of Massachusetts were living under the strain of the Revolutionary War. Royal Navy warships cruised the coast, cutting off the trade that had long supported Barnstable, Falmouth, and the other Cape Cod towns. Fishing, coastal shipping, and salt making were all disrupted, while Nantucket's whaling fleet, once the pride of the islands, struggled to put to sea. Residents of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, many of them Quakers or farmers, were caught between local loyalties and the demands of a distant war. The map shows a region whose livelihood depended on the sea at a time when the sea had become dangerous.
| Created / published | 1778 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Bird's-eye view map. |
| Subjects | Panoramic maps--Massachusetts |
| Original scan | 12,000 × 6,588 px · prints to 40 × 22 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | MA Cape and Islands 1778 |
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