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1919 Map of Salem

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Salem and the surrounding North Shore towns are documented here at a peak of rail-driven connectivity just after the First World War. This coastal landscape is defined by the complex estuaries of the Ipswich River and Essex River, where the Plum Island shoreline meets an interior of dense settlements and institutional landmarks. Notable sites include the Dummer Academy near the northern boundary and the Insane Asylum west of Danvers.

The industrial and social fabric of the era is evident in specialized locations like the Box Factory and the Meeting House in Georgetown. The region's transport network is particularly intricate, featuring the Gloucester Branch of Boston and Maine Railroad and the Essex Branch, which connected coastal hamlets like Manchester and Ipswich to inland hubs. Small enclaves such as Asbury Grove and Glen Mills appear alongside family-named landmarks like Dole Corner and Muzzev Hill, providing a detailed look at the human geography of Essex County before late-century suburbanization.