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1900 Map of Blackstone
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1900 Map of Blackstone

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The Blackstone River serves as the industrial spine of this region, its waters driving the many mill villages that define the landscape at the turn of the century. Settlements like Whitinsville, Fisherville, and Saundersville are shown at a high point of their development, situated along the river and the vital Providence and Worcester R. R. corridor. The complexity of the rail network is evident, with the New York New Haven and Hartford R. R. intersecting the terrain to connect industrial hubs such as Uxbridge and Blackstone. Beyond the factory floors, the topography is punctuated by numerous family-named landmarks like Keith Hill and George Hill, while the geological curiosity of Purgatory Chasm stands out in Sutton. The map provides a detailed view of the Blackstone Valley's transition into an integrated manufacturing and transportation corridor, reaching south across the state line into North Smithfield, Rhode Island.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1900
Date Published1900
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.5 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain