1903 Map of Boston Bay

About this map

Nahant Bay and the intricate archipelago of islands surrounding the harbor dominate this coastal survey conducted at the turn of the century. The map illustrates a densely interconnected maritime landscape where the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn R.R. skirts the shoreline, serving burgeoning seaside settlements like Beachmont and Crescent Beach. The defensive infrastructure of the era is evident at Ft. Warren on Georges Island, while navigational safety is marked by numerous lighthouses including Boston L.H. and the isolated Minots Ledge L.H..