Description
Beautiful, antique map of Marion, Massachusetts & surrounding Bristol & Plymouth County area. This is an authentic edition of 1941 edition, 1944 print from the U.S. Geological Survey & is NOT a computer reproduction. See what Massachusetts looked like over 80 years ago. Lots of intricate details & geological contours. Map even has little squares for every house that existed at the time. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! On the back is a description of topographic symbols & map guide. This map was most likely used in the field & has many notations & coloring on the map, mainly in the upper right corner, making it a very unique specimen. Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful & rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1941, printed 1944 Dimensions: 16 1/2" width x 20" height Features Cities & Towns: Marion, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Tinkhamtown, Acushnet, Farihaven, East Fairfaven, Wareham, Crescent Beach, Antassawamock, Knollmere. Points of Interest: Bristol County, Plymouth County, Buzzards Bay, Nasketucket Bay, New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad, Marion Station, Sippican Bog, Sippican Harbor, Crescent Beach, Reservation Golf Club, Hathaway Pond, Aucoot Cove, New Boston Chapel, Mattapoisett Neck, Mattapoisett Harbor, Marion Camp Grounds, & many more roads, houses, reservoirs, ponds, & hills. Condition: Good or "Very Vintage" condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being about about 80 years old. Has some edge-wear, foxing, & copious writing & notations, as well as hand-coloring, but this will all add to vintage character when framed. We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases Antique Marion, Massachusetts 1941 Us Geological Survey Topographic Map - Plymouth, Bristol County, Fairhaven, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Ma
