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1944 Map of Blackstone

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Blackstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of the Blackstone River valley is documented here just before the mid-century. The river network, including the Mumford River, Peters River, and Mill River, supported a dense collection of mill-related settlements such as Wheelockville, Spindleville, and Millville. The presence of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad highlights the transportation corridor that linked these textile and manufacturing centers.

Beyond the industrial hubs, the map preserves rural landmarks like the Chestnut Hill Meeting House and the Chestnut Hill Sch. Unique aviation features of the era, including the Mendon Landing Field and a nearby Airway Beacon, reflect the early development of flight infrastructure in Worcester County. The diverse cultural fabric of the region is evident in the numerous burial grounds, such as the St Michael Ukrainian Cem and Precious Blood Cem near the border of Woonsocket.