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1968 Map of Newburyport West

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Newburyport West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this coastal region, dividing the industrial and residential hubs of Amesbury and Newburyport. During the late 1960s, the landscape reflected a balance of historic settlement and mid-century infrastructure, with the Whittier Memorial Bridge carrying modern traffic over the water near older riverside communities like Merrimacport and Salisbury Point. Notable educational and religious institutions are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the Governor Dummer Academy in the south and Cardinal Cushing Academy in West Newbury.

Water management is prominent across the terrain, with the Lower Artichoke Res and Upper Artichoke Res providing local utility alongside recreational bodies like Lake Attitash. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial records across several sites, from the centrally located Sawyer Hill Burying Ground to the Highland Cem near the Pleasant View Airport. The Boston and Maine railroad line continues to trace the northern bank, marking the enduring importance of rail transport for the Merrimack Valley.