1944 Map of Newburyport West

About this map

The Merrimac River carves a deep path through the landscape of the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, anchoring the industrial and residential development of Amesbury and Newburyport during the mid-1940s. The map captures a period where traditional riverfront settlements like Merrimacport and Salisbury Point remained distinct hubs, connected by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Significant institutional presence is noted at the Anna Jacques Hospital and Worcester Mem Hosp, while the interior is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Mt Prospect Cem and the Lower Corner Cem.