2018 Map of Georgetown

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Topsfield and Georgetown anchor this inland portion of Essex County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Ipswich River and its numerous tributaries. The terrain is characterized by a series of drumlins and rises, including Turner Hill, Bartholomew Hill, and Prospect Hill, which overlook a network of wetlands and ponds such as Hood Pond and Wilson Pond. The settlement pattern follows older crossroads like Kinsman Corner and Doles Corner, while modern corridors like the Newburyport Tpke cut through the traditional geography of Rooty Plain and Marlboro. Local history is preserved in numerous legacy sites, from the Rowley Burial Ground to the extensive grounds of Bradley Palmer State Park. The distribution of cemeteries, including Harmony Cem and Village Cem, provides a detailed record of the various village centers that have long characterized this part of the Massachusetts North Shore.