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1961 Map of Nantasket

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Nantasket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Massachusetts Bay defines the character of this coastline, where the narrow peninsula of Hull protects the southern approaches to Boston. The landscape is a transition between the rocky outcroppings of Cohasset and the sandy reaches of Nantasket Beach. Local landmarks like the historic Paragon Park and Monument Sq highlight the area's development as a premier coastal destination in the early 1960s.

Deep hydrographic data details the seafloor, marking hazards such as The Graves and Thieves Ledge, while inland, the complex boundary between Hingham and Scituate winds through wooded terrain near Wheelwright Park. The residential growth of neighborhoods like Kenberma and North Cohasset is clearly visible, with primary roads like Nantasket Ave and Atlantic Ave connecting the coastal settlements. Notable water bodies including Straits Pond and Little Harbor illustrate the tidal geography that has shaped local industry and recreation for generations.