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1939 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Plymouth and its historic coastal environs are presented here during the late 1930s, documenting a landscape where maritime history meets early aviation and conservation. At the harbor entrance, landmarks like the Duxbury Pier Lighthouse and Fort Standish on Saquish Head protected the approaches to Plymouth Rock and Coles Hill. The shoreline reflects industrial activity at Cordage and North Plymouth, while the inland terrain is dominated by an extensive network of freshwater ponds including the sprawling Billington Sea and Great South Pond.

The presence of Sherman Airport and the New York New Haven And Hartford railroad line through Kingston illustrates the era's evolving transportation network. To the south, the borders of Myles Standish State Forest mark a transition into protected woodlands. This survey is particularly valuable for its depiction of local industry and agriculture, featuring numerous named bogs and the Russell Pond Mill, capturing the town's character just before the mid-century expansion.