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1974 Map of Nantasket Beach

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Nantasket Beach and the bustling peninsula of Kenberma dominate the coastline of this South Shore survey, which captures the area's transition from a seaside resort destination to a more permanent residential landscape. The inclusion of Paragon Park marks a specific era of coastal amusement that defined the local economy for decades. Further inland, the map details the intricate boundary between Hull and Cohasset, following the narrow strip of land around Straits Pond and the heights of Sagamore Hill. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of residential streets like Jerusalem Rd and Atlantic Ave, tucked behind a rocky and treacherous shoreline. Navigational hazards such as Harding Ledge and Thieves Ledge underscore the region's long history as a gateway to Boston Harbor, where local topography forced settlement to hug the protected basins of Little Harbor and Sandy Cove.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.8 x 27.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain