2015 Map of Newburyport West

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this region of the North Shore, where the industrial history of Amesbury Town and Newburyport meets the rural character of the Merrimack Valley. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial hills, including Powder House Hill and Whittier Hill, which overlook the complex waterways of Lake Gardner and the Powwow River. Historical land use is evident in the numerous burial grounds and cemeteries that dot the map, such as the Sawyer Hill Burying Ground and Highland Cemetery. Transportation corridors bridge the past and present, with the Whittier Memorial Bridge spanning the river near Deer Island while smaller settlements like Merrimacport and Byfield maintain their distinct geographic identities. Further south, the Parker River and Crane Pond reflect the more open, wetland-rich terrain typical of the area's inland reaches.