2018 Map of Gloucester OE N

About this map

Gloucester and its intricate northern shoreline are defined by the meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and complex tidal marshlands. The landscape is heavily influenced by the Annisquam River Marshes and Essex Bay Marshes, which create a fragmented coastline of inlets and rocky points. This modern survey illustrates the coastal residential patterns of the late 2010s, where legacy roads like Ye Old Rd and Dogtown Rd connect established neighborhoods to the sea. The area is notable for its high density of burial grounds, including the Wesleyan Cem, Locust Grove Cem, and Seaside Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogists tracing Cape Ann families. Inland, the terrain transitions from the dunes of Coffins Beach to wooded wetland depressions such as Briar Swamp and several small catchments like Sleepy Hollow Pond.