1945 Map of Marblehead North

About this map

The coastal defenses of Marblehead Lh, Fort Sewell, and Fort Pickering anchor this mid-century survey of the North Shore. The landscape transitions from the dense settlement of Marblehead and Beverly to the wooded hills of Manchester and Hamilton. Transportation is defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad, which threads through coastal villages like Montserrat and Beverly Farms. Along the shoreline, the map reveals a rugged geography of coves and islands, including Great Misery Island and the rocky protrusions of Marblehead Neck. Inland, the terrain is dotted with significant water bodies such as Chebacco Lake and Longham Reservoir, while family-named landmarks like Browns Hill and Dexter Hill offer insights into the historical land divisions of Essex County. The presence of Central Cemetery and Waterside Cem provides valuable points of interest for genealogical research in this long-settled maritime region.