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1950 Map of Ipswich, 1958 Print
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1950 Map of Ipswich

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Ipswich serves as the central hub of this coastal landscape, situated where the Ipswich River meets the intricate tidal marshes of Plum Island Sound. The map reveals a post-war North Shore community defined by its colonial-era road network, including Linebrook Road and High Street, and its dependence on the coastal topography. To the east, the grand estate at Castle Hill overlooks Ipswich Beach and the barrier dunes of Castle Neck, while the Maine Central RR provides a critical industrial link through the town center. Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of the Nourse Cem and Highland Cem, as well as the coastal outposts at Little Neck and the lighthouse at Ipswich LH. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of drumlins like Heartbreak Hill and Sagamore Hill, interspersed with winding tidal channels such as Fox Creek and Labor In Vain Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain