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1984 Map of Scituate

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Scituate and Marshfield are defined by a complex coastal landscape of prominent glacial cliffs and tidal river networks along Massachusetts Bay. The four distinct sea-facing bluffs—First Cliff, Second Cliff, Third Cliff, and Fourth Cliff—form a staircase-like coastline that protects Scituate Harbor and its historic Lighthouse. Inland, the geography is dominated by the winding paths of the Herring River, North River, and South River, which create a labyrinth of marshlands and islands such as Bartletts Island and Trouant Island.

Cultural landmarks include significant genealogical sites like Union Cem and Meeting House Lane Cem, alongside the Unitarian Church. Infrastructure from the mid-20th century is evident through the Old Railroad Grade and the US Coast Guard Radio Station. The map illustrates the residential character of late-century coastal Massachusetts, from the beach settlements of Mann Hill Beach and Humarock to the interior village of Marshfield Hills.