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1984 Map of Gloucester

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Gloucester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Gloucester Harbor and the neighboring rocky coastline are documented here in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by its deep maritime traditions and summer colonies. The map highlights the intricate seafaring infrastructure of the Inner Harbor, including the Coast Guard Station and the Lighthouse at Eastern Point. Inland, the wooded expanse of Ravenswood Park and the elevated terrain of Mount Ann contrast with the dense residential pockets of East Gloucester and the village of Magnolia.

For local historians, the sheet offers a clear view of the transportation and civic networks of the era, from the Boston and Maine railroad line to the placement of community anchors like the West Parish Sch and several historic burial grounds including West Parish Cem and Beechbrook Cem. Coastal features such as Good Harbor Beach and the dramatic Rafes Chasm reflect the enduring character of this North Shore Cape Ann community.