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1918 Map of Duxbury

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Duxbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Massachusetts Bay defines the eastern boundary of this coastal landscape, where the North River and South River wind through the salt marshes of Scituate and Marshfield. The early 20th-century transportation network is clearly defined by several rail stops, including Marshfield Center Sta. and Duxbury Station, supporting the seaside communities and local commerce. Navigational history is marked along the shore at Cedar Point and Gurnet Lights, while the interior shows the remnants of early industry such as the Saw Mill near Marshfield.

Captains Hill rises above the coastline, crowned by the Standish Monument, a major regional landmark for mariners and residents alike. The intricate geography of Duxbury Marsh and Green Harbor Marsh highlights the complex drainage patterns of the South Shore before modern coastal development altered these wetlands. Local landmarks like the Telegraph Office in Duxbury and the Old Tower at Scituate Harbor reflect the communication and defense infrastructure of the era.