1918 Map of Duxbury
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1918 Map of Duxbury

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The coastal defense and maritime infrastructure of Plymouth County are meticulously documented in this 1918 military survey, produced by the Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army. Detailed military notes describe the population, resources, and landing conditions of seaside villages like Scituate and Duxbury, while highlighting tactical assets such as the Old Tower at Cedar Point and the Telegraph Cable to Brest. The sheet reveals a working landscape of coastal industry, from the Saw Mill and Furnace near Marshfield to the cranberry bogs indicated by the Cranberry Pond Cem..


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1918
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.8 x 21.86 inches

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