1956 Map of Lynn

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Lynn dominates this coastal survey, showing a densely developed urban landscape transitioning into the rocky promontories of the Massachusetts Bay. The city's industrial and residential grid is bordered by the extensive Lynn Woods to the northwest, a significant tract of preserved forest containing Breeds Pond and Walden Pond. To the south, the narrow tombolo of Little Nahant leads to the residential enclave of Nahant, where Fort Ruckman U S Mil Res stands as a reminder of the era's coastal defense needs. The maritime character of the region is further defined by the Saugus River estuary and the expansive Lynn Harbor.