1967 Map of Onset

About this map

The Weweantic River and Wareham River drain into the northern reaches of Buzzards Bay, defining a coastal landscape dominated by tidal necks and seasonal beach settlements. By the late 1960s, the shoreline from Briarwood Beach to Old Silver Beach shows a dense network of cottages and summer communities, contrasted by the enduring industrial presence of numerous Cranberry Bogs inland. The Cape Cod Canal entrance is a focal point of maritime activity, supported by the Maritime Academy and the prominent Stony Point Dike. Notable local landmarks like the Sacred Heart Seminary near The Widows Cove and the Agawam Cem provide points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Plymouth and Barnstable counties. The map captures the region's transition into a mature maritime and recreational hub before further modern development altered the historic waterfront profile.