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1969 Map of Blackstone

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Blackstone River carves a deep industrial and historical path through this 1969 study of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island border. The landscape is defined by the dense urban settlement of Woonsocket and its neighboring villages of Waterford and Blackstone, where the Penn Central railroad lines and major arteries like the Uxbridge Road serve a complex network of mills and residential districts. Beyond the river valley, the terrain rises toward several prominent heights, including Chestnut Hill, where the Chestnut Hill Meeting House Cem preserves a link to the area's early settlement. The northern reaches transition into the protected acreage of the Upton State Forest, while localized infrastructure like the Hopedale-Draper Airport and the West Hill Dam highlight the post-war development of Worcester County. This era shows a community balancing its heavy industrial roots with suburban growth and civic institutions, evidenced by the numerous parochial schools and cemeteries like St Pauls Cem and Precious Blood Cem.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain