1941 Map of Onset

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Buzzards Bay dominates this coastal landscape, where the intricate shoreline of the upper bay meets the industrial and recreational developments of the early 1940s. The village of Onset and adjacent Point Independence serve as focal points for maritime activity, characterized by numerous coves like Sunset Cove and Broad Cove. The northern section is defined by the Ny Nh & H Rr and cranberry cultivation at Stones Bog, reflecting the region’s dual reliance on transportation and agriculture. Along the southwestern coast, Sippican Neck is marked by the Kittansett Golf Club and the Beverly Yacht Club at Butlers Pt, illustrating the established seasonal culture of the era. To the east, the peninsula of Bourne reaches toward the Wings Neck Lighthouse, guarding the approach to Pocasset Harbor and Red Brook Harbor.