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1944 Map of Hull

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Hull
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The islands of Boston Harbor and the defensive fortifications protecting the coast define this wartime survey. This preliminary edition shows a landscape heavily utilized for maritime defense and public service, from the Long Island Hospital to the strategic installations at Ft Warren and Ft Standish. The maritime character of the region is evident in the numerous social and industrial waterfront sites, including the Winthrop Yacht Club and the significant Bethlehem Hingham Shipyard along the Weymouth Back River.

Coastal communities such as Winthrop, Hull, and Quincy are shown with high density, highlighting the residential growth around Quincy Bay. The map documents critical infrastructure like the House of Correction on Deer Island and the Maritime Radio Training Station on Gallups Island. This period record captures the harbor's transition into a modern industrial and military hub before the post-war suburban shift.