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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

Cranberry Bogs dominate the landscape of the South Shore in the mid-1970s, illustrating the specialized agricultural heritage of Plympton and Carver. The intricate network of irrigation and wetlands follows the winding paths of the Winnetuxet River and Jones River, with vast areas dedicated to the berry industry surrounding Little Cedar Swamp and Turkey Swamp. These hydrological patterns are the defining characteristic of the region, connecting smaller hamlets such as Eddyville, North Carver, and Waterville.

Transportation and community life center on historical crossroads like Harrubs Corner and Shurtleff Corner. The infrastructure of the era is marked by the Penn Central rail line and family-oriented landmarks such as Lakenham Cem and the Carver Sch. From the northern reaches near Halifax Beach on Monponsett Pond to the southern cluster of settlements around Wenham, the map details a rural Massachusetts landscape sustained by its unique bog-and-river economy.