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1977 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Plymouth and its historic harbor front anchor this 1970s coastal survey, revealing the dense intersection of modern infrastructure and storied landmarks. The shoreline is defined by heritage sites like Plymouth Rock and the National Monument, while the interior landscape is heavily shaped by the Massachusetts cranberry industry, with numerous Cranberry Bogs dotting the lowlands around the Billington Sea and South Pond.

Inland, the expansion of the late 20th century is evident in the corridors of State Hwy 3 and the Conrail line, connecting settlements like Kingston and North Plymouth. The map provides detailed locations for local institutions including the Jordan Hospital and the Plymouth-Carver High Sch, alongside numerous family burial grounds such as St Josephs Cem and the South Pond Cem. This document captures the transition of the South Shore from its colonial foundations into a modern regional hub.