Rockport, MA 1940's Map
Beautifully restored. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
Archival print promise
- Museum-quality paper: rich color, fine detail, and a premium feel.
- Hand restored reproduction: repaired and improved for modern walls.
- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of Rockport, Massachusetts was created in the 1940s and celebrates the seaside town of Rockport on Cape Ann in Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This restored edition brings the historic Rockport map to life while preserving the original linework and its hand-drawn shorelines, coves, roads, harbor, compass rose, and charming margin vignettes of local buildings.
About This Historic Map
Drawn as a detailed illustrated survey of the peninsula, this map presents Rockport in the mid-twentieth century, when the area was shaped by its rocky coastline, Sandy Bay, its fishing harbor, and its thriving artist colony. The overall view sweeps across the tip of Cape Ann, tracing the winding roads and jagged shore from the northern points down to the harbor village.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include Folly Cove, Halibut Point, Andrews Point, Pigeon Cove (the North Village), Sandy Bay, Straitsmouth Island, Loblolly Cove, Thacher's Island, Cape Hedge, and the Congregational Church (the Old Sloop), along with many of the historic roads and coves that shaped life around Rockport in that era.
For anyone who spent summers walking the granite shore, watching the boats come into the harbor, or exploring the little coves of Cape Ann, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the working docks, the quiet points, and the artist's-eye vignettes of weathered cottages that keep families connected to Rockport.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1940s Rockport map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a cottage, seaside home, office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.