1973 Map of Rockport
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
The granite-carved coastline of Cape Ann is defined here by its legacy of maritime navigation and stone quarrying. Numerous excavations, simply labeled Quarry, pock the landscape around Pigeon Cove and Rockport, indicating the industry that shaped these coastal settlements. The intricate shoreline features historic landmarks like Bearskin Neck and the prominent Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island, which stands as a sentinel alongside the North Tower.
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