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1950 Map of Ayer, 1958 Print
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1950 Map of Ayer

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Fort Devens Mil Res dominates the southwestern quadrant of this study, revealing the dense infrastructure of the military installation including its Fort Devens Airport, Rifle Range, and Filtration Beds. The map illustrates a complex landscape where institutional land use and traditional New England village patterns meet. Academic and scientific sites are prominent, from the historic Lawrence Academy and Groton School in Groton to the Harvard University Observatory located on a ridge in the south. The convergence of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Fitchburg and Main Railroad at Ayer underscores the area's importance as a regional transportation hub. To the east, the landscape transitions into a series of interconnected water bodies such as Knops Pond and Spectacle Pond, alongside the unique historic site of Shaker Village.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain