2015 Map of Scituate

About this map

Scituate and the adjacent shoreline of Plymouth County are defined by a series of prominent glacial drumlins known as the cliffs, stretching from First Cliff down to Fourth Cliff. This coastal landscape in 2015 reveals a complex network of tidal waterways, where the Herring River and South River wind through extensive salt marshes behind the barrier of Humarock Beach. The map shows the suburban density of settlements like Shore Acres and Sand Hills, juxtaposed with older sites of local history such as Union Cem and Meeting House Lane Cem. The interior transition is marked by elevations like Brushy Hill and Coleman Hills, while the maritime character is anchored by Cedar Point and the treacherous rocky outcroppings of Collamore Ledge and No Mans Ledge in the offshore waters.