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2024 Map of Marblehead North

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Marblehead North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Marblehead and Beverly dominate this coastal landscape, where the seafaring heritage of the North Shore meets established academic institutions. Educational centers like Gordon College and Endicott College occupy significant acreage inland, while the coastline is defined by the complex geography of Salem Sound and Manchester Harbor. Historic defense and infrastructure are evident at Fort Pickering and the Old Gas House, pointing to the region's long-standing maritime and industrial importance.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Sons of Abraham Cem and the prominent Burial Hill. The transition from the dense residential grid of Salem to the more dispersed estates of Beverly Farms and Prides Crossing illustrates the varied development of these shoreline communities. Smaller water bodies like Chebacco Lake and Gravelly Pond provide a stark contrast to the open waters of the Salem Channel and Marblehead Channel.