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1892 Map of Boston Bay, 1901 Print
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1892 Map of Boston Bay

USGS Topo · Published 1901

About this map

Lynn Harbor and the intricate coastal geometry of Massachusetts Bay appear here in great detail, reflecting the region's late-19th-century maritime and rail-based development. The map meticulously documents the transition from urban centers like Lynn and Quincy to the resort-heavy shorelines of Swampscott and Hull. A dense network of railways, including the Boston Revere Beach & Lynn R.R. and the Nantasket Beach Railroad, follows the coast, indicating the era's reliance on rail for both industry and early tourism.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.65 x 19.49 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain