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1936 Map of Marion

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Buzzards Bay defines the southern edge of this coastal landscape, where the seafaring and agricultural traditions of Plymouth and Bristol counties meet. In the 1930s, the shoreline from Crescent Beach to Angelica Point is dotted with summer settlements and landmarks like Neds Point Light. Inland, the economy is driven by the cranberry industry, visible in extensive operations such as the Mattapoisett Cranberry Co Bog and Sippican Bog.

The New York New Haven and Hartford RR provides a vital link through Marion, stopping at Marion Station. This survey preserves the locations of local landmarks central to town life, including the Friends Meeting House and several family burying grounds like Hammond Cem and Cushing Cem. The presence of the Advent Christian Camp Grounds near Little Neck reflects the area's history as a destination for seasonal gatherings along the inlets of Marion Harbor.