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1893 Map of Abington

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Abington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

The coastal landscapes and interior townships of the South Shore appear here as they were surveyed in the late 19th century, characterized by an intricate network of early rail lines and established village centers. The Old Colony Railroad and the Hanover Branch Railroad provide the industrial backbone of the region, connecting maritime hubs like Hingham and Weymouth Landing to the inland manufacturing towns of Abington and Rockland.

Along the rugged coastline, the map documents a series of named points and hazards, from The Glades and Osher Rocks to the protected waters of Hingham Harbor. Inland, the terrain is defined by glacial features such as King Oak Hill and Prospect Hill, interspersed with numerous swamps and ponds like Triphammer Pond. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of smaller nineteenth-century hamlets including Old Spain, Queen Ann Corners, and Gannett Corners, offering a precise record of local settlement before modern suburban expansion.