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1977 Map of Manomet

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Manomet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Manomet serves as the inland anchor for this coastal stretch of Plymouth Hills, where the shoreline transitions from the wide expanse of Cape Cod Bay to the protected waters of Warren Cove. The landscape is defined by its maritime and agricultural heritage, notably the extensive network of Cranberry Bogs that fill the low-lying basins between Manomet Hill and Telegraph Hill. These bogs, alongside numerous kettle ponds like Fresh Pond and Island Pond, illustrate the distinct post-glacial hydrology of the South Shore.

Coastal development is concentrated along the bluffs and beaches, with established seasonal and year-round communities at Priscilla Beach, White Horse Beach, and Manomet Heights. Maritime activity is evidenced by Fishermans Landing and Churchill Landing, while landmarks such as the Radio Tower (WPLM) and a Powerplant near Rocky Point reflect the mid-century infrastructure supporting the growing population. The map also traces established thoroughfares like State Road and Sandwich Road, which have historically connected these coastal settlements.