1888 Map of Newburyport

About this map

The Merrimac River carves a deep path through this coastal landscape, serving as a vital industrial and navigational artery during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Centered on the maritime hub of Newburyport, the map reveals a complex network of island geography including Carr Island and Eagle Id. situated just upstream from the city. The shoreline is defined by the expansive marshes and waterways of the Plum Island River and Hampton Harbor, protected by the Atlantic Ocean surf. Inland, the heavy influence of the Boston and Maine Railroad is evident, with the Eastern Division and the Salisbury Branch connecting manufacturing centers like Amesbury and Exeter to the coast. Prominent family landmarks and terrain features, such as Whittier Hill and Pipestave Hill, dot the landscape between old established settlements like Newbury Old Town and Hampton Falls.