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1997 Map of Lynn

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Lynn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The rocky North Shore coastline defines this area of Massachusetts, dominated by the urban center of Lynn and its sprawling Lynn Woods Reservation. To the north and west, the interior landscape includes prominent high points like Mt Moriah and the historic Dungeon Rock, alongside significant water bodies including Walden Pond and Breeds Pond. The map reveals a dense network of neighborhood schools and religious institutions, such as Classical High Sch and St Marys Sch, reflecting the community's established social fabric.

Coastal geography is particularly detailed, showing the narrow causeway connecting Little Nahant and the peninsula of Nahant to the mainland. The maritime hazards of Nahant Bay and Broad Sound are clearly marked with numerous landmarks like Egg Rock, Dread Ledge, and The Spindle. The industrial and transportation corridor is anchored by the Boston and Maine railroad line and the winding course of the Saugus River as it enters Lynn Harbor.