1952 Map of Newburyport West

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of coastal Massachusetts, dividing the industrial hub of Amesbury from the more pastoral landscapes of West Newbury. The map captures a period of established civic infrastructure, from the Anna Jaques Hospital near the riverbanks to the southern campus of the Governor Dummer Academy along the Parker River. Inland, the terrain is marked by numerous family-named drumlins like Whittier Hill and Archelaus Hill, which dictate the winding paths of local roads and the placement of older settlements.