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1893 Map of Abington

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Abington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The Old Colony Railroad and its many spurs, including the South Braintree Abington Branch of Old Colony Railroad, dominate this late nineteenth-century landscape of Plymouth County. The map reveals an intricate network of transit and trade that fueled the growth of industrial hubs like Rockland, Abington, and North Abington. Coastal activity is centered around Weymouth Harbor and Weymouth Landing, while the inland topography is defined by numerous water bodies such as Whitman Pond and the expansive Silver Lake at the southern boundary.

Genealogists and local researchers will find value in the specific placement of community landmarks, such as the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead near Scituate, and various rail stops like Old Colony House Station and Elmwood Station. The survey illustrates the transition from coastal maritime villages to inland manufacturing centers, with smaller settlements like Queen Ann Corners, Assinippi, and Lovell Corners acting as connectors between the larger townships of Hingham and Weymouth.