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1889 Map of Plymouth
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1889 Map of Plymouth

USGS Topo · Published 1889

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Plymouth serves as the focal point of this late-nineteenth-century coastal landscape, a region defined by its complex network of kettle ponds and maritime commerce. The shoreline is punctuated by landmarks such as the Duxbury Pier Light and the long expanse of Long Beach, while the interior reveals a dense concentration of water bodies including Billington Sea and Great South Pond. This era captures the critical infrastructure of the Old Colony Railroad South Shore Branch and the Old Colony Railroad Cape Cod Branch, which linked the harbor settlements to the burgeoning rail-and-river economy of the South Shore and Cape Cod. Industrial and agricultural life is evident in the placement of Chiltonville and the numerous small ponds that historically supported local milling and cranberry production. The topography is meticulously detailed, from the heights of Manomet Hill to the tidal inlets of Warrens Cove, offering a clear view of the historic Halfway Pond Road and the early layout of Wareham Centre and North Sandwich.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1889
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain