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1941 Map of Weymouth

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Weymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Industrial and maritime activity define the South Shore landscape on this sheet, where the Fore River Shipyard stands as a massive landmark along the Fore River near Quincy. Extensive U S Naval Reservation lands dominate the terrain between the Back River and the Hingham border, illustrating the significant military presence in the area during the mid-century. Further inland, the map captures a cluster of settlements including East Weymouth, South Weymouth, and Braintree, connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.

The landscape is dotted with evidence of local industry and community life, from the Plymouth Quarries and Eastern Quarries to the Old South Meeting House and the Fair Grounds. Numerous water bodies like Great Pond, Whitmans Pond, and Accord Pond provide natural focal points amidst a developing network of streets such as the Circumferential Highway and Washington St. Genealogists may find interest in the well-marked burial grounds, including St Francis Xavier Cem and Old North Cem.