1977 Map of Marion

About this map

Buzzards Bay defines the southern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the sheltered waters of Sippican Harbor and Mattapoisett Harbor once supported vibrant maritime trade. Inland, the transition from maritime activity to agricultural and industrial life is evident in the sprawling cranberry bogs and the presence of Sturtevant Mill. The mapping captures the coastal villages of Marion and Mattapoisett during a period of modern growth, as shown by the Interstate 195 corridor cutting through the northern woodlands. Cultural anchors such as Tabor Academy and the Old Rochester Regional High Sch serve as landmarks for local history. The map also traces a network of older burial grounds, including Old Landing Cem and Wolf Cem, which provide valuable location data for genealogists tracing the early families of Plymouth and Bristol counties.