Early explorers of Plymouth Harbor, 1525-1619

by Henry F. Howe

The figures show the fathoms of water. The depths are now much less than those indicated on the map, and the difference may represent an actual change.

B. THE CHANNEL

C. TWO ISLANDS

Clarks Island, a low swell of upland occupied by farms, and Saquish Head, likewise low upland occupied by a few buildings and some bushes.

D. SAND DUNES

The long line of dune beaches, collectively called Duxbury Beach, connecting Brant and Gurnet points.

E. SHOALS

A prominent feature of this part of Plymouth Harbor and of Duxbury Bay. As Champlain states, they are largely bare at low tide.

F. WIGWAMS WHERE THE INDIANS CULTIVATE THE LAND

A number are situated on the slope where now stands the historic city of Plymouth founded by the Pilgrim Fathers fifteen years after this visit of Champlain.