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1934 Map of Newburyport

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Newburyport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Phillips Exeter Academy anchors the northwestern corner of this coastal landscape, situated along the upper reaches of the Exeter River. The survey depicts the Seacoast region in the early 1930s, showing a well-established network of coastal roads like Atlantic Ave connecting the seasonal resort towns of Jenness Beach, Rye Beach, and Hampton Beach. The terrain is characterized by numerous family-named landmarks such as Wolf Hills and Monday Hill, reflecting generations of land tenure across the New Hampshire and Massachusetts border.

Industrial and maritime activity centers on the Merrimack River, where the Boston and Maine Railroad crosses to serve Newburyport and the surrounding shipyards. Nautical safety is evident through the U.S. Life Saving Station on Plum Island and the Newburyport Light. The intricate drainage of the Hampton River marshes and the Joppa Flats illustrates the complex tidal geography that defined local commerce and fishing before the onset of modern development.