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1970 Map of Lynn

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Lynn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The dense industrial and residential character of Lynn is displayed here alongside the natural expanse of Lynn Woods, where the terrain rises toward Burrill Hill and Mt Moriah. The map details a landscape deeply influenced by its coastal geography, from the marshes near the Saugus River to the rocky peninsula of Nahant, which is connected to the mainland by a slender causeway. Settlement patterns show a high concentration of institutional landmarks, including numerous parochial schools like St Josephs Sch and large cemeteries such as Pine Grove Cemetery.

The transportation network is dominated by the Boston and Maine Railroad and the MBTA System, reflecting the region's role as a transit hub north of Boston. Along the shoreline, specialized features such as the U S Coast Guard Station on Little Nahant and the maritime hazards of Black Rock Pt and Egg Rock illustrate the area's nautical history. The map also records the presence of the Isolation Hospital and several radio towers, marking the infrastructure of the mid-20th century.