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Covers eastern massachusetts, rhode island, eastern connecticut, and small portions of new hampshire and vermont. Get directions, maps, and traffic for massachusetts. Although the massachusetts coastline is only about 192 miles in length, the atlantic ocean tidal shoreline covers over 1,519 miles, which provides the state with numerous fine harbors. Walkboston is the states foremost advocate for pedestrians and walking. On december 31, 2007, the contract to operate the freight railroad lines owned by the commonwealth of massachusetts administered by the executive office of transportation eot expired. Explore historic maritime sites in massachusetts listed in the national register of historic places. And find more massachusettss country, regions, topography, cities, road, rivers, national, directions maps and atlas.

Stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary nantucket sound new hampshire rhode island revised january 2014 gulf of maine rhode island sound cape cod bay massachusetts bay buzzards bay d. A new and accurate map of the colony of massachusets i. State maps of new england maps for ma, nh, vt, me ct, ri. Use our map of boston to help naviagate the city and get more out of your trip to boston.

Massachusetts outline map jpeg format 59k county boundaries and names. Massachusetts state plane coordinate system, mainland zone, meters. Still, there are a few places that dont have the hustle and bustle of the most popular seaside destinations. Some of these form natural harbors that gave rise to the states historic ports, including newburyport, gloucester, salem, boston, and new bedford. Map of massachusetts coastline click here to be directed to a bing map of this travel itinerarys sites to get directions including street addresses and coordinates. There is north adams massachusetts museum of contemporary art in the city, which became the permanent venue for various cultural activities. Coastline of bays and sounds is included to point where they narrow to width of unit measure, and distance across at such point is included. These maps provide valuable cape cod directions to whatever location you are searching for from bourne to barnstable to provincetown. Massachusetts has roughly 1,500 miles of coastline that stretches from the new hampshire border in the north, to the border of rhode island in the south. Massachusetts is the 7th smallest state in the united states with an area of 10,555 square miles 27,340 km 2. View a variety maps of massachusetts physical, political, relief map.

Massachusetts coast guide to boston and the north shore. Massachusetts map geography of massachusetts map of. Hydrogeology and groundwater resources of the coastal. Large detailed map of massachusetts with cities and towns click to see large. Newburyport is a small coastal city in essex county, massachusetts, united states, 35 miles 56 km northeast of boston. Here we offer free printable massachusetts maps for your personal use. Printable massachusetts map collection waterproof paper. Some of the most incredible hotels and restaurants in the world are found in the capital city of boston. Massachusetts phase ii automatically designated area pdf 1 pg, 2. Shoreline mapping and erosion patterns along the massachusetts. Not only do you get a clear view of bostons two most famous walking trails, but you can also easily see the clearly labeled top attractions, neighborhoods, t stops, and. Cape cod provincetown national seashore lands above mean. The greatest eastwest distance is 140 miles across the width of massachusetts. Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 881 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.

You can cross massachusetts in less than three hours by car. Detailed map of massachusetts cities and towns and travel. The actual dimensions of the massachusetts map are 4783 x 2977 pixels, file size in bytes 3304172. Index map of the massachusetts coastline, showing place names mentioned on maps and in text. The beaches of marthas vineyard, nantucket island, and cape cod are well known for their beautiful beaches and provide all the outdoor amenities that can be desired for a. Ultimately, these maps will support the massachusetts ocean management plan, an integrated, multiuse, proposal for the management of massachusetts waters. Map, featured in martime history of massachusetts travel itinerary.

Prepared in cooperation with the massachusetts office of coastal zone management. At its widest point, it is 190 miles from east to west and 50 miles from north to south. Massachusetts 1,519 michigan 3,224 minnesota 189 mississippi 359 new hampshire 1 new jersey 1,792 new york 2,625. Maps support the coastal zone management and energy impact programs and the offshore oil and gas program. Massachusetts charts adobe flash player is required to view the chart images. Satellite image of massachusetts, higly detalied maps, blank map of massachusetts, world and earth. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The national park services map of the freedom trail and black heritage trail walking routes gets bdgs vote as the best map of central boston for tourists and other visitors.

Map of detailed map of massachusetts cities and towns. State bar harbor acadia greater portland mid coast northern maine south coast western lakes mountains. Stellwagen bank national marine sanctuary nantucket sound new hampshire rhode island revised january 2014 gulf of maine rhode island sound cape cod bay. The maps presented include twentyfour manuscript maps of local towns and counties dating from 16371809 and eight iconic printed maps of massachusetts and boston. Boston is the capital and most populous city of the commonwealth of massachusetts in the. Large massachusetts maps for free download and print high. Figures were obtained in 19391940 with recording instrument on the largestscale maps and charts then available.

Massachusetts maps including outline and topographical maps. Map of massachusetts cities list of all cities in ma. How you can help keep massachusettss coastline beautiful. The coastline of massachusetts and its offshore islands are remnants of the last ice age.

Massachusetts coast sea shore travel vacation travel. A wide variety of massachusetts maps including census area, historical, outline, political, relief, topographical and large color and printable maps by trending. From universal magazine of knowledge and pleasure, vol. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the beauty in many ways, such as by spending the day swimming and sunning at a beach during the summer or exploring one of the many coastal trails available. This map shows cities, towns, counties, interstate highways, u. Be familiar with this signage system and be prepared to use the. Smaller border lakes such as lake champlain or lake of. Founded in 2007, the organization works to strengthen statewide river policies in four areas.

Instead of viewing only a section of a towns map, you now can view, download and copy the entire map of the town for printing or offline use. Other resources complementing nautical charts can be found on this page. You will find this collection of maps to be helpful in the classroom or at home. Map of massachusetts boston map pdf map of massachusetts. The land surface is rather mountainous by east coast standards along the western border and generally considered rolling hills elsewhere.

This measurement does not include the bulk of maine, which is larger than the other 5 states new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, and connecticut combined. Notice all the islands along the coast that add up to maines expansive coastline. Download this layer esri shapefile with arcgis 10 lyr file. A bay on the atlantic ocean that forms part of the central coastline of the commonwealth of massachusetts. Boston map pdf map of massachusetts towns massachusetts cities and towns wazeopedia highway map of massachusetts file. It includes nearly 400 public access sites from salisbury to hinghamranging from expansive beaches to outoftheway scenic vistas. Click the map or the button above to print a colorful copy of our massachusetts county map. The original inhabitants of massachusetts algonquian indians would eventually perish from diseases brought to this land by european explorers in the late 16th century, and from the brutalities of colonial expansion across their ancestral homelands.

Map of gloucester hotels and attractions on a gloucester. The massachusetts division of marine fisheries dmf uses the maps to monitor habitat recovery following pipeline construction in massachusetts bay and to conduct fisheries research. Use it as a teachinglearning tool, as a desk reference, or an item on your bulletin board. Massachusetts is characterized by an abundance of art schools and museums representing works of prominent artists of different eras. Iss028e009979 27 june 2011 the massachusetts coastline is featured in this image photographed by an expedition 28 crew member on the international space station. Provides connecting freight service to south coast and southeast massachusetts. The massachusetts rivers alliances mission is to protect and restore the commonwealths rivers and streams. The town of nantuckets beach access signage system is intended solely as an aid in the towns beach management and emergency response activities.

The pdf files below require the free acrobat reader. The state has a few small barrier islands, the largest of which is plum island. Massachusetts map massachusetts map with major cities. Map of the north shore region of massachusetts highlighted in yellow based on the region defined. People can visit the coastline and enjoy pleasure boating and other tourism activities. Surrounded by water of all four sides, cape cod has 559. Bureau of the census, 1990 massachusetts federal lands and indian reservations pdf format 499k the national atlas of the united states of america, u. An historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, newburyport includes part of plum island. Coastal landforms and processes at the cape cod national. Kings chapel burying ground, usgs boston south ma topo map. But having a map along can ensure you find the places youre looking for along the way. Map of massachusetts coast line, maritime history of.

In 1620, a religious group from england known as the pilgrims arrived on the mayflower, landing near. With more than 1,500 miles of coastline, massachusetts offers a multitude of attractions from sandy beaches to rocky shorelines and bustling harbors. Beach driving map and regulations pdf shows which beaches are vehicle accessible and the regulations governing vehicles on the beach. Archived from the original pdf on november 8, 2006. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive.

Massachusetts historical maps and atlases historic map works. For current maps that cover the entire massachusetts coastline, see coast guide online. Massachusetts is a state in the new england region of the northeastern united states and and it is bordered to the north by vermont and new hampshire, to the east by the atlantic, to the south by rhode island and connecticut, and to the west by new york. When talking about the state of massachusetts, there is a lot to like about the state in general. Massachusetts maps perrycastaneda map collection ut. Large detailed map of massachusetts with cities and towns. Printable massachusetts maps state outline, county, cities. Massachusetts coastal railroad, east wareham, massachusetts. The massachusetts coastal railroad reporting mark mc is the successor operator of portions of bay colony railroad. Map of massachusetts coastline national park service. That jagged, and rockbound atlantic ocean coastline is a mixture of bays, inlets, sandy beaches, oddshaped islands all ending in granite cliffs in the far north. Alternatively, you can use the list of sites to discover this itinerarys historic places.

Hydrogeology and groundwater resources of the coastal aquifers of southeastern massachusetts by john p. Large massachusetts maps for free download and print. The massachusetts coastline is deeply indented with bays, coves, and estuaries, separated by narrow promontories. The massachusetts historical society is pleased to make 104 unique and rare manuscript and printed maps of massachusetts available through 36 web presentations. State fairfield southwest hartford central litchfield northwest mystic eastern new haven south central.

Maine is a beautiful state up in new england that is about as north as you can go in the continental 48 states. As a coastal geologist at the provincetown center for coastal studies, giese has worked with colleagues over the past three decades to reconstruct the shape of the nausetmonomoy system from old maps and navigation charts, satellite images, beach surveys, and aerial photographs. Maps of massachusetts towns, downtown boston map, map of western mass, central mass, cape cod, northern mass and more. The city is well worth a daytrip from boston, or even a trip in its own right, to see what could be considered a three. Walter prepared in cooperation with the massachusetts department of environmental protection circular 38 u. Geologic mapping of the massachusetts seafloor usgs. You can see in the map above that the coastline is massive, and if you count all of the islands landmass, then maine was a coastline.

The crew earth observations team at nasa johnson space center sends specific ground targets for photography up to the station crew on a daily basis, but sometimes the crew. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. Administered by a royal governor, this collaboration of small towns and religious factions, also included the massachusetts bay colony, plymouth colony, marthas vineyard, nantucket, the province of maine and what is now nova scotia. Massachusetts shoreline change mapping and analysis project. Massachusetts highest point, mount greylock, is found in the berkshire hills region, to the west of the connecticut valley lowland. Beach areas pdf a reference guide for the names of beaches on nantucket note. The state of massachusetts collection contains 452 atlases spanning 431 years of growth and development 1562 through 1993. Boston has a relatively sunny climate for a coastal city at its latitude, averaging over 2,600 hours of. As one might expect of a state that has the nickname the bay state, the ocean is a prominent feature of massachusetts geography. Interactive and printable maps by wheretraveler staff. Youll be surprised how short the walks are from subway stops, commuter rail stations and major thoroughfares to all points of interest in back bay, downtown, the waterfront and the south boston seaport. Massachusetts coast guide to boston and the north shore print.

Massachusetts coastal erosion commission the coast is a very dynamic environment and coastal shorelinesespecially beaches, dunes, and bankschange constantly in response to wind, waves, tides, and other factors such as seasonal variation, sea level rise, and human alterations to the shoreline system. Massachusetts digital vector map download editable. Click on the region or map below to find massachusetts public beaches by region, with links to ma attractions, restaurants, lodging, and a wide range of massachusetts travel and outdoor activity. Topographic maps as vectors have a tendency to melt browsers this is a tiled version of a map posted scanned by the coastal zone. Within the atlases are 8,356 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Massachusetts map collection with printable online maps of massachusetts state showing ma highways, capitals, and interactive maps of massachusetts, united states. Three billiondollar weather disasters affected massachusetts in 2018and a total of 10 affected the state between 2010 and 2018. North american datum of 1983 nad83, massachusetts state plane coordinate system, mainland zone, meters. Massachusetts beaches include some of the best known seashores in the world most well know are those of cape cod and the cape cod national seashore. Click on a parcel to display a popup with information about that parcel click the basemap button to display background aerial imagery from the layers button you can turn map. Massachusetts map online maps of massachusetts state. Massachusetts beaches mass beaches ma beach guide ma living.

It is bordered to the north by new hampshire and vermont, to the west by new york, to the south by connecticut and rhode island, and to the east by the atlantic ocean. The north shore of massachusetts is the region north of boston, along the atlantic coast. Last printed in 2005, the massachusetts coast guide to boston harbor and the north shore was developed by the massachusetts office of coastal zone management czm to help the public get to and enjoy the coast. Massachusetts is the most populous new england state. In 1692 the royal colony of massachusetts bay was formed and a semblance of order was restored. Best boston map for visitors free sightseeing map boston. The coast is shaped by several large bays, like massachusetts bay, buzzards bay, and cape cod bay. New york has coasts on both the great lakes and the atlantic ocean. They may also be used by landuse planners, conservationists, oceanographers, marine geologists, and those interested in the coastal zone and the outer continental shelfs ocs physical environment. From fenway park to the freedom trail, from faneuil hall to beacon hill, getting around boston can be difficult. It includes, among others, the towns of revere, lynn, gloucester, salem and newburyport. With the way that its coast line is set up, there are many coves and beaches.