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1893 Map of Duxbury

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Duxbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The coastal edge of Plymouth County is defined by a complex network of marshes, tidal inlets, and maritime infrastructure during the late 19th century. From the northern reach at Scituate Harbor to the southern waters of Kingston Bay, the map reveals a landscape heavily influenced by both the sea and the rails. The Old Colony Railroad runs parallel to the coast, connecting local hubs like Marshfield and Duxbury via stations such as Marshfield Centre Station and South Duxbury Station.

Maritime activity is notably documented with specialized infrastructure, including the Telegraph Cable to Brest terminating at the Cable House, and the Old Tower Light at Cedar Point. Significant local landmarks provide points of navigation and historical identity, such as the Captains Hill Standish Monument overlooking The Nook and the Gurnet Lights marking the entry to the bay. Between the shore and the higher ground of Coleman Hill and Telegraph Hill, vast wetland systems like Green Harbor Marsh and Duxbury Marsh dominate the coastal topography.