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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 landscapes of Marion and Mattapoisett are defined by an intricate network of harbors and coves along Buzzards Bay. In the years leading up to the second World War, this region maintained a balance between its maritime heritage and inland agricultural roots. The presence of Tabor Academy near Sippican Harbor and the Sippican Mill further north suggests a community rooted in both education and industry. Settlement patterns are focused around the harbor fronts and early roads like County Road, while the interior remains dominated by extensive wetlands like Haskell Swamp and Bear Swamp.

Genealogists can identify several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Barlow Cem, Hammond Cem, and Cushing Cem clustered near the Mattapoisett shore. The New Haven and Hartford RR cuts a diagonal path through the landscape, serving Marion Sta and connecting these seaside villages to the broader commerce of Plymouth County. Small inland clusters like Tinkhamtown and the New Boston Chapel illustrate the dispersed nature of local rural life away from the primary harbors.