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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 and the industrial riverfront of Newburyport anchor this mid-1930s coastal survey, depicting the transition from the bustling Merrimac River shipping corridor to the tidal marshes of the Hampton River. The landscape is a mix of dense colonial-era settlements like Exeter and Newbury Old Town and more isolated seaside outposts such as Rye Beach and Seabrook Beach.

Inland, a dense network of hills and small farm schools—including Stratham Sch and West Sch—characterizes the upland areas of Kensington and South Hampton. The region's transport economy is defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad, which links the maritime hubs of Amesbury and Salisbury to the larger Atlantic ports. Maritime safety features are prominent along the coast, with the Newburyport Light and the U.S. Life Saving Station on Plum Island marking the treacherous approach to the river mouth.