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1949 Map of Hull

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Hull
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Boston Harbor is defined by a strategic network of defensive fortifications and civil institutions in this late-1940s survey. The landscape is dominated by the militarization of the outer islands, where Ft Strong, Ft Warren, and Ft Standish guard the shipping lanes of President Roads and The Narrows. Along the northern edge, the early footprint of Logan International Airport appears beside Winthrop, while Deer Island houses a large House of Correction.

The harbor's southern reaches show a transition from industrial and utility sites like the Sewage Disposal on Nut Island to the residential developments of Houghs Neck and Adams Shore. Navigational aids, including the venerable Boston L H on Little Brewster Island and the Long Island Head L H, highlight the maritime importance of this era. Leisure spaces such as the Crow Point Golf Course appear near the established community of Hull, showcasing the varied land use of the Massachusetts coast.