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2021 Map of Newburyport East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Newburyport East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Newburyport and its maritime neighbors anchor this coastal survey, where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic Ocean across the vast Joppa Flats. The map reveals a landscape defined by saltwater marshes and barrier islands, notably the long stretch of Plum Island protected by the Plum Island River. Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites, including the First Parish Burying Ground, First Settlers Burying Ground, and several municipal cemeteries like Oak Hill Cem and Wildwood Cem.

From the institutional presence of the Essex County Newburyport Superior Courthouse to the aviation footprint of the Plum Island Airport, the map balances civic infrastructure with old coastal settlements. Small islands like Woodbridge Island and Chaces Island dot the river mouth, while the northern section traces the boundary between South Seabrook and Salisbury, showing the transition from settled towns to the sandy reaches of Salisbury Beach.