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1941 Map of Marion

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The coastal communities of Mattapoisett and Marion dominate this survey, situated along the intricately carved shoreline of Buzzards Bay. The landscape is a mosaic of dense wetlands like Bear Swamp and Haskell Swamp interspersed with agricultural ventures such as Sippican Bog. Inland, the village of Rochester serves as a hub for local transit, while the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad provides a vital link through Marion Sta.

Maritime life is evident in the development of Mattapoisett Harbor and Sippican Harbor, where landmarks like Tabor Academy and Ned Pt define the waterfront character. This era shows a transition toward seasonal recreation at Crescent Beach and Knollmere, yet traditional landmarks like Shutevant Mill and numerous family burial grounds, including Barlow Cem and Old Landing Cem, anchor the map in its deep-rooted colonial and industrial history.