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1973 Map of Rockport

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Rockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Pigeon Cove and the working harbor of Rockport define this coastal landscape, where the granite industry's legacy is visible in numerous quarries and reservoirs like Quarry Res. The 1970s shoreline is meticulously detailed, from the rocky outcrops of Halibut Pt to the sandy stretches of Long Beach. Navigational landmarks such as the Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island and the lighthouse on Straitsmouth Island overlook Sandy Bay, marking the entrance to one of the region's most famous maritime corridors.

Evidence of local development and leisure is scattered throughout the interior, including the Rockport Country Club and the high school near Loop Pond. The Boston and Maine railroad line terminates here, connecting the seafaring village to the larger rail network. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific burial grounds like Beach Grove Cem and Calvary Cem, alongside distinctive terrain features such as Pool Hill and The Headlands.