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2023 Map of Onset

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Onset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The salt marshes and convoluted inlets of Buzzards Bay dominate this 2023 survey of the Upper Cape region. Densely settled coastal communities like Onset and Wareham Center are characterized by tight street grids that contrast with the expansive wetlands of Marks Cove Marshes and Little Harbor Marshes. The geography is defined by a series of long necks and points, including Cromeset Neck and Indian Neck, reaching into tidal waters such as the Weweantic River and Sippican Harbor.

Genealogists can find several local burial grounds recorded, such as Blankinship Cem near East Marion and the Agawam Cem further inland. The map also captures the maritime infrastructure along the Plymouth Co and Barnstable Co border, from the engineered length of the Stony Point Dike to the protected landings at Barlows Landing and Patuisset. The inclusion of Stones Bog reflects the region's enduring agricultural ties to cranberry cultivation amidst a landscape of seasonal beaches and harbors.