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1960 Map of Rockport

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Rockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Rockport sits at the tip of Cape Ann, shown here in the early 1960s as a landscape defined by its coastal industries and maritime landmarks. The granite heritage of the region is evident in the numerous Quarry sites scattered near Pigeon Cove and Pigeon Hill. The town center shows a dense settlement pattern around Back Harbor, serviced by the Boston and Maine railroad line. To the south, residential development stretches toward Lands End and Bass Rocks, while several large recreational areas like the Rockport Golf Club appear.

Maritime navigation is central to this map, with the prominent Cape Ann Lighthouse and North Tower situated on Thacher Island. Offshore, the survey meticulously details nautical hazards such as Dry Salvages, Londoner, and Salt Island Ledge. Local genealogy and community life are grounded by the presence of Beech Grove Cem, Calvary Cem, and the Community Sch. The surrounding waters of Sandy Bay and Whale Cove provide context for a community built on both the sea and the stone beneath its hills.