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1950 Map of Ipswich

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Ipswich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Tidal estuaries and glacial drumlins characterize the landscape of coastal Massachusetts in the mid-20th century. The town of Ipswich serves as a central hub, where the Boston and Maine railroad crosses the Ipswich River near the historic center. The surrounding terrain is a complex network of salt marshes and creeks, including Sir Goose Creek and Metcalf Creek, which weave between numerous named rises like Heartbreak Hill and Timber Hill.

Coastal geography is particularly detailed, showing the transition from the Great Neck peninsula to the sprawling Ipswich Beach and Plum Island Sound. Local landmarks such as Castle Hill and the seasonal settlement at Little Neck illustrate the region's long-standing connection to the Atlantic Ocean. To the north and south, the villages of Rowley and South Essex are connected by a network of winding roads like Argilla Road and John Wise Avenue, which trace the higher ground above the marshes.