Cape Ann defines the easternmost point of this coastal landscape, where the town of Rockport meets the sea at Bearskin Neck. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of local roads such as Marmion Way and Straits Mouth Way that follow the jagged shoreline, reflecting the established residential and maritime character of the area. Interior water features like Saumill Brook and Gum Rock Lake drain toward the coast, while the southern boundary transitions into the city of Gloucester near Long Bch. Beyond the immediate rocky coast lies the Atlantic Ocean and Bigelow Bight, marking the maritime edge of Essex County. This survey illustrates the intricate street plan of the village core, including Broadway and High St, providing a clear record of the community's modern footprint along the northern Massachusetts coast.
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1886 · Gloucester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Gloucester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Gloucester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Gloucester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Cape Ann
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1945 · Rockport
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1947 · Rockport
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1948 · Boston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Rockport
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Boston
USGS Topo · 1:250,000