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Salem, Massachusetts

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Map of Massachusetts showing state and county boundaries, labeled counties, and major cities including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and Plymouth. The map highlights county seats and state capital, includes an inset for the Boston metropolitan area, and a locator map showing Massachusetts' position in the United States. Neighboring states and bodies of water are also labeled.

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