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2015 Map of Marblehead South

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Marblehead South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The rocky coastline of Marblehead defines this maritime landscape, where residential streets like Nanepashemet St and Ocean Ave meet the Atlantic. The shore is characterized by a series of distinct beaches and coves, including Riverhead Beach, Devereux Beach, and Greystone Beach, separated by prominent natural features such as Castle Rock and Flying Point. This coastal orientation reflects the community's long-standing connection to the sea, with numerous navigational hazards and landmarks dotting the offshore waters.

Submerged and partially exposed hazards such as Great Pig Rocks, Roaring Bull, and Tinkers Ledge lie scattered across the quadrangle, illustrating the complex geography of the Massachusetts Bay. Further inland, the map captures the transition across the Essex and Suffolk County line. The density of suburban development around Devereux St and Atlantic Ave contrasts with the open expanse of the surrounding Atlantic shelf, where features like Ram Island Ram Islet and Sammy Rock remain undeveloped outposts.