1984 Map of Weymouth

About this map

The South Weymouth Naval Air Station anchors the southern landscape of this 1980s coastal survey, revealing a region defined by established maritime industrial zones and suburban growth. To the north, the Shipyard and Drydocks along the Weymouth Fore River highlight the area's deep-rooted naval and shipbuilding heritage. The terrain transitions from the dense residential grids of Quincy and East Braintree into the expansive woodlands of Wompatuck State Park and the U S Government Reservation. Inland water bodies like Whitmans Pond and Accord Pond provide central landmarks for the surrounding communities of South Weymouth and Accord. The map captures numerous local institutions, from the Maryknoll Seminary to the Old South Burying Ground, alongside the developing transportation corridor of the Bay Colony railroad. Coastal settlements like Cohasset and Minot are shown in detail, including their intricate harbor features and offshore landmarks such as Smith Rocks.