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1952 Map of Newburyport East

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Newburyport East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Merrimack River and Parker River define this coastal landscape, creating a complex network of tidal flats and islands before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Along the shoreline, the established barrier of Plum Island protects a vast salt marsh environment, much of which is dedicated to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Inland, the settlement of Newburyport serves as a focal point, showing a dense grid of streets like Water Street and Hanover St that reflect its maritime heritage.

Genealogists can trace early colonial foundations at the First Burial Ground in Newbury Old Town or explore the smaller community clusters at Joppa, Rings Island, and South Seabrook. The transition from industrial rail infrastructure, represented by the Boston and Maine Railroad, to seasonal coastal destinations at Salisbury Beach and Seabrook Beach illustrates the diverse economic character of the North Shore during the early 1950s.