MassachusettsHISTORY EXPLORERS GRADES 3–8
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evidence
Information from a source that helps us test a claim.
source
A document, object, image, or account we can examine.
inference
An explanation based on clues; it still needs checking.
migration
Moving from one place to another to live.
immigrant
A person who moves to another country to live.
estimate
An approximate amount, based on available information.
oral history
A recorded interview about someone’s memories and experiences.
community
People connected by a place, relationships, or shared activities.
ancestry
Family origins across generations.
primary source
Evidence created by someone who experienced a time or event.

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Island map collections

Open local map collections to explore more layers and editions. These links lead to collections and tools, rather than one map image.

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Map collection

Harvard Forest’s Vineyard historical maps

Browse a curated history of regional and island maps.

Which map would you choose to study a changing shoreline?

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Map collection

Martha’s Vineyard Commission prepared maps

Find prepared maps of town planning, watersheds, zoning, and more.

How would a watershed map help a town make decisions?

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Map collection

Dukes County interactive map collection

Explore local GIS maps for Dukes County and its island towns.

How do different layers tell different stories about one place?

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Sources checked September 23, 2026. Open the source for current programs, hours, access, and map updates. Historical maps may contain outdated language or incomplete representations of Native homelands.

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