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1945 Map of Marblehead South

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Marblehead South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Marblehead and the coastal village of Devereux dominate the rocky shoreline of this 1943 survey, revealing the North Shore's mid-century character. The Boston and Maine railroad line cuts through the residential and commercial areas, terminating near Marblehead Harbor. A prominent Causeway provides access to the neck, sheltering Ladys Cove while Devereux Beach stretches along the southern coastline.

The map's maritime focus is evident in the detailed labeling of hazards and landmarks across the Atlantic Ocean and coastal waters, including Great Pig Rocks, Little Pig Rocks, and Ram I. Geopolitical boundaries are meticulously delineated far out into the tidewater, marking the maritime divisions between jurisdictions such as Swampscott Lynn and Essex Co Suffolk Co. This focus on water boundaries highlights the importance of territorial fishing or navigation rights in the immediate post-war era.