1945 Map of Rockport

About this map

Pigeon Cove and the town of Rockport stand at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the granite-lined coast and the maritime infrastructure supporting it, from the Breakwater sheltering Sandy Bay to the vital navigational beacons like Straitsmouth Lighthouse and the Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island. Inland, the terminus of the Boston and Main railroad connects these coastal settlements to the mainland, while local landmarks such as Beach Grove Cem and Cape Pond offer points of interest for genealogical and local history research. The detailed shoreline mapping traces every indentation from Folly Cove to Bass Rocks, including small offshore features like the Dry Salvages and Milk I. This era shows the region as a mature fishing and quarrying hub, with a network of roads extending to residential areas at Brier Neck and the rugged northern tip of Halibut Pt.