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1977 Map of Marion

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Marion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Buzzards Bay defines the southeastern character of this coastal survey, where the intricate shorelines of Sippican Harbor and Mattapoisett Harbor meet a landscape heavily defined by the cranberry industry. Scores of Cranberry Bogs are meticulously mapped across the inland lowlands of Rochester and Marion, particularly near Hales Brook and the Sippican River. The spatial organization of the late 1970s is evident in the sprawling Sewage Disposal Ponds and the newly integrated highway system featuring Interchange 25.

Cultural and educational institutions like Tabor Academy occupy prominent positions along the waterfront, while local history is preserved in smaller settlements such as Tinkhamtown and Old Hammondtown. Genealogical interest is found in the scattered burial grounds, including Barlow Cem and Cushing Cem. The presence of the Conrail line and landmarks like Sturtevant Mill suggest a transition from traditional industrial uses to the modern residential and recreational character of the South Shore.