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1977 Map of Manomet

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Manomet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Pine Hills rise above the Massachusetts shoreline in this late 1970s orthophotoquad, showing the coastal landscape of southern Plymouth. The map provides a unique visual record of the region's topography, from the densely wooded heights down to the residential developments of Manomet. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial imagery captures the exact footprint of coastal neighborhoods and the dense cluster of structures at White Horse Beach.

The interface between land and sea is clearly defined along Plymouth Bay and Cape Cod Bay, revealing the natural shoreline before later decades of development. This survey serves as a vital resource for tracing the evolution of coastal settlements like Manomet Beach and the smaller enclave at Cedar Bushes, documenting a specific moment in the architectural and environmental history of the South Shore.