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1950 Map of Plymouth

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Plymouth Harbor and its legendary Plymouth Rock are the focal point of this 1950s coastal survey, depicting the transition from the bustling historic town center to the dense pond-filled woodlands of the interior. The shoreline is marked by the protective stretch of Plymouth Beach and the military grounds of Fort Standish at Saquish Head. Industrial remnants and maritime infrastructure are prominent, including the New York New Haven and railroad line running through Cordage and North Plymouth, and the Duxbury Pier Lighthouse guarding the northern approach. The landscape further inland is defined by an intricate network of freshwater bodies such as South Pond, Billington Sea, and West Pond, which supported early industries like the Russell Mill in Chiltonville. Large tracts of the southern portion of the sheet are preserved within the Myles Standish State Forest, while the presence of the County Farm and local Airport reflect mid-century civic development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain