1948 Map of Hull

About this map

Ft Warren on Georges Island and Ft Andrews on Peddocks Island guard the strategic approaches to the harbor, defining the mid-century military landscape of these islands. The map highlights a coastal region defined by its island institutions and defensive batteries, from the House of Correction at Pt Shirley to the Long Island Hospital. The harbor's complex navigational network is clearly charted through landmarks like the Boston Lh and the Maritime Radio Training Station on Gallups Island. On the mainland, residential expansion is evident in established neighborhoods such as Houghs Neck, Merrymount, and Germantown. This survey captures the intricate relationship between the peninsula communities of Winthrop and Hull and the surrounding waters of Quincy Bay and Hingham Bay before the modern reconfiguration of many island facilities.