1967 Map of Onset

About this map

Onset and Point Independence anchor this coastal survey, where the intricate shoreline of Buzzards Bay meets the industrial legacy of Cranberry Bog operations. The landscape is defined by its deep saltwater incursions, from the Weweantic River and Sippican Harbor to the west, to the complex network of Onset Bay and the Canal entrance at Agawam Point. The land is fragmented into numerous necks, including Great Neck, Cromeset Neck, and Sippican Neck, many of which reveal the era's mid-century residential expansion in communities like Briarwood Beach and Pinehurst Beach. Inland, the presence of the Sacred Heart Seminary and multiple small burial grounds such as Agawam Cem and Water Tank Cem provide clear landmarks for genealogical research. The map also highlights the maritime infrastructure of the late 1960s, featuring the Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse and the Rocky Pt Dike protecting the approach to the Cape Cod Canal.