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1974 Map of Cohasset

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cohasset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Cohasset and the surrounding coastal reaches of Massachusetts are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by rocky inlets and residential growth. This period shows the transition of the South Shore into a more developed suburban corridor while maintaining extensive protected lands. The US Government Reservation and the sprawling Wompatuck State Park dominate the interior, preserving the wooded character of Whitney Woods and Turkey Hill. Along the coast, the intricate shoreline from The Glades to Cohasset Harbor reflects the area's long maritime history.

Local heritage is deeply rooted in sites like Glastonbury Monastery and the numerous burial grounds including Old First Parish Cem and Stockbridge Cem. The interior drainage system is well-defined, featuring Bound Brook and its namesake Bound Brook Pond, as well as the unique namesake of a famous poem at Old Oaken Bucket Pond near Greenbush. The rail infrastructure of the Penn Central line remains a key feature connecting the villages of North Scituate and Egypt.