2015 Map of Hull

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The maritime defenses of Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area dominate this coastal landscape, where a network of historic fortifications once guarded the approach to the city. From the northern reaches at Fort Dawes on Deer Island down to Fort Andrews on Peddocks Island and Fort Revere on the Hull peninsula, these sites mark the strategic military geography of the Massachusetts coast. The intricate archipelago is bisected by vital shipping lanes like President Roads and Nantasket Roads, while Logan International Airport occupies the northwestern corner. On the mainland, the residential patterns of Quincy and Weymouth Town are clearly defined, showing established neighborhoods like Germantown, Merrymount, and Houghs Neck. Historical researchers will find significant detail in the placement of landmarks such as Telegraph Hill and the Mount Wollaston Cem, illustrating the evolution of South Shore settlement from defensive outposts to dense suburban communities.