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1941 Map of Onset

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Onset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Onset and Point Independence anchor the northern reaches of Onset Bay in this pre-war coastal study, showcasing a landscape of seasonal summer colonies and established maritime tradition. The dense network of beaches, including Briarwood Beach, Swifts Beach, and Hamilton Beach, illustrates the region's development as a premier coastal retreat. Along the peninsula of Sippican Neck, the Beverly Yacht Club and the Kittansett Golf Club highlight the specialized land use of the era, while Wings Neck Lighthouse stands as a vital navigational aid for Buzzards Bay mariners.

Waterborne transport and recreational sailing are evident in the complex geography of Wareham River and Sippican Harbor. Inland, features like Stones Bog suggest the local agricultural heritage of cranberry cultivation, a staple of the Plymouth and Barnstable County borderlands. The intricate shoreline, defined by Cromeset Point and Scraggy Neck, remains largely untouched by modern massive infrastructure, preserving a detailed look at the roads and property lines of the early 1940s.