
Plymouth and its surrounding coastal villages are captured here in a 1921 tactical survey, showing the intricate network of glacial ponds and maritime landmarks that defined the region before modern development. The landscape is dotted with numerous kettle ponds, from the expansive Billington Sea near the town center to the dense cluster of water bodies like Great South Pond and College Pond in the interior. Along the shoreline, prominent features such as Manomet Hill and White Horse Beach stand alongside navigational markers like the Saquish Head and the Duxbury Pier Light.
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1885 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Abington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Duxbury
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Plymouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Duxbury
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Barnstable
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500