1977 Map of Marion

About this map

Mattapoisett and its surrounding harbor areas appear in high detail during the late 1970s, showcasing the coastal development along the northern shores of Buzzards Bay. This orthophotoquad, derived from aerial photography, provides a literal view of the landscape where the Mattapoisett River and Sipplican River meet the Atlantic. The image records the transition from the dense woodlands of Rochester to the residential and maritime reaches of Marion and Harbor Beach. Researchers can observe the mid-century footprint of coastal infrastructure and the varied terrain of Sconticut Neck near East Fairhaven. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this photographic survey preserves the exact tree lines, field boundaries, and road layouts as they existed on the ground, offering an unfiltered look at the South Shore's physical geography before later modern expansion.