1987 Map of Brockton

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Borderland State Park and the sprawling wetlands of the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area anchor the landscape between the burgeoning suburban centers of Brockton and Mansfield. This 1987 survey details a region defined by its transition from industrial roots to a dense educational and medical corridor, featuring Stonehill College and the VA Hospital. The mapping of small hamlets like Furnace Village and crossroads such as Daley Corner alongside modern infrastructure like Mansfield Municipal Airport illustrates the layer-by-layer growth of eastern Massachusetts. Genealogists will find a high density of local landmarks, including St Marys Cem and Washington Cem, which serve as quiet anchors for established neighborhoods. The network of water bodies, from Massapoag Lake in Sharon to Upper Leach Pond, highlights the region's managed water resources and recreational spaces that persist amidst suburban expansion.