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2015 Map of Blackstone

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Blackstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Blackstone River and Mill River anchor this industrial and residential landscape straddling the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border. The area is characterized by a dense network of historically significant sites, particularly concentrated around Millville, Blackstone, and the northern edge of Woonsocket. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with burial grounds including Saint Stanislaus Cem, Saint Charles Cem, Saint Micheals Cem, and the historic Chestnut Hill Meeting House Cem.

Industrial development follows the water, from Wheelockville and Centerville in the west to East Blackstone in the east. Notable landmarks like the Blackstone Gorge and Coblin Rock offer insight into the local topography, while the Hopedale Industrial Park Airport near South Milford represents the era's regional transport infrastructure. The map also captures several smaller communities such as Ironstone, Slatersville, and White City, providing a detailed look at the settlement patterns within Worcester and Providence counties.