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1985 Map of Ipswich

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Ipswich and its surrounding salt marshes define this coastal landscape, where the Ipswich River meets the Plum Island Sound. The area is characterized by a complex network of glacial drumlins and tidal estuaries, including Eagle Hill River and the expansive Plum Island National Wildlife Refuge. Inland, the terrain rises into the Hunsley Hills and is heavily forested within the Willowdale State Forest and Georgetown-Rowley State Forest. The map captures the region's long-established educational and religious institutional presence, featuring the Governor Dummer Academy and Sacred Heart Juniorate. Transportation is anchored by the Boston and Maine railroad corridor, while unique scientific infrastructure like the USAF Geophysics Lab Radio Observatory sits near South Essex. Smaller crossroads like Linebrook and Kinsman Corner offer a look at the inland settlement pattern before later suburban expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions39.8 x 24.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain