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1971 Map of Weymouth

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Weymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

South Weymouth Naval Air Station dominates the southern landscape of this coastal Massachusetts quadrangle, showing its extensive runway and facility layout during the 1970s. The region is a dense network of suburban growth and historical landmarks, where the tidal flats of Mill Cove and Broad Cove meet the established neighborhoods of North Weymouth, Hingham, and Braintree. The map documents a complex hydrology of glacial ponds and streams, such as Whitmans Pond and Accord Pond, which are surrounded by numerous community institutions.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the placement of historic burial grounds including Old North Cem and Fairmount Cemetery, alongside landmarks like the Old South Meetinghouse. The transition from industrial areas like Quincy Point and various quarries to conserved spaces like Ames Nowell State Park reflects the mid-century evolution of Norfolk and Plymouth Counties, captured here as the modern interstate and local road networks were fully established.