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1974 Map of Nantasket Beach

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Nantasket Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Nantasket Beach and its surrounding coastal communities are captured here in detail, reflecting the area's mid-century character as a premier shoreline destination. The narrow peninsula of Hull is dominated by the amusement grounds of Paragon Park, while the residential clusters of Kenberma and Hampton Hill line the shore. To the south, North Cohasset transitions into more wooded and recreational land, including the Cohasset Golf Club and Wheelwright Park.

The maritime environment is the defining feature of this survey, with Massachusetts Bay filled with hazardous navigational points such as The Graves, Harding Ledge, and Boston Light. The geography includes the sheltered waters of Straits Pond and Little Harbor, showing how the early 1970s landscape balanced dense coastal development near White Head with the more secluded reaches of The Glades. This sheet provides a clear look at the intersection of early recreation, local infrastructure, and the rugged Atlantic shelf.