1945 Map of Newburyport East

About this map

Newburyport and its coastal neighbors are captured here in a 1942 survey that details the complex shoreline of the Merrimack River estuary just before the mid-century. The landscape is a intricate network of salt marshes, tidal creeks like Plum Island River and Black Rocks Creek, and the long barrier of Plum Island. Significant local landmarks from this era include the Newburyport LH (lighthouse) at Joppa, a Coast Guard Sta, and a CCC Camp situated near Salisbury. The settlement pattern reflects deep roots, showing the transition from the developed streets of the city to the older clusters at Newbury Old Town and the fishing community at Rings Island. Cultural sites are well-represented, from the Star of the Sea Chapel on Salisbury Beach to various family and community burial grounds such as Long Hill Cem and Newbury Neck Cem.