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1945 Map of Ipswich, 1951 Print
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1945 Map of Ipswich

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Ipswich and its intricate coastal landscape are documented here just after the war, showing a region defined by tidal rivers and drumlin hills. The town center is densely clustered along the Ipswich River, with the Boston and Maine Railroad cutting through the western hills near Highland Cem. To the east, the landscape opens into a vast network of salt marshes and winding waterways like the Eagle Hill River and Roger Island River, sheltered by the barrier of Plum Island. Landmark coastal features including Castle Hill and the Ipswich LH stand near Ipswich Bay, while inland, named heights such as Heartbreak Hill and Sagamore Hill punctuate the terrain. This survey captures the transitional period of the early 1950s, where traditional coastal industries and established inland settlements like South Essex and Essex Falls remained central to the local geography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain