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2011 Map of York Harbor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of York Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Agamenticus anchors the northern high ground of this coastal landscape, looking down over a complex network of ponds and historical hamlets. The terrain transitions from the heights of Second Hill and Third Hill toward the tidal reaches of the York River. Settlement patterns are deeply rooted in the colonial past, evidenced by the Macintire Garrison and the concentration of civic life around York Village. The coastal interface is defined by rocky points and sheltered waters, from Stage Neck to the inner reaches of York Harbor.

Water management and early industry are visible through a series of impoundments such as Chases Pond, Scituate Pond, and Boulter Pond, several of which are marked by their respective dams. These water bodies, along with Barrells Millpond, historically powered the region's development. Local genealogy and history are preserved in sites like the First Parish Cemetery and the Old Parish Cemetery, while small traditional neighborhoods like Scotland and Brixham maintain their distinct identities away from the primary harbor front.