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1984 Map of Rockport

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Rockport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cape Ann's rocky perimeter and seafaring heritage are documented in this mid-1980s coastal study, which highlights the dense concentration of maritime and inland landmarks around Rockport. The coastline is defined by granite points and coves like Bearskin Neck and Pigeon Cove, where the landscape is peppered with numerous quarries that historically fueled the local economy. On the eastern tip, Thacher Island and Milk Island sit offshore, while the Annisquam Lighthouse guards the entrance to Ipswich Bay.

Inland, the undeveloped center of the peninsula is dominated by the Dogtown Commons and rocky features like Whales Jaw. Residential patterns follow the rail lines of the Boston and Maine through settlements like Lanesville, Riverdale, and Bay View. For genealogists, several burial grounds are recorded, including Locust Grove Cem and Beech Grove Cem, providing spatial context for the area's established families.