1941 Map of Brockton

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Industrial and residential development in southeastern Massachusetts is centered here on the bustling hub of Brockton, shown just before the United States entered the second World War. The map details a landscape where heavy rail infrastructure from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad supports established neighborhoods like Montello and Campello. Beyond the urban grid, the geography shifts into the lowlands of the Hockomock Swamp and specialized agricultural features such as Meadow Lea Bog. Notable institutional landmarks are captured in detail, including the Howard Seminary and the Town Farm in West Bridgewater. The area's manufacturing roots are visible through water-powered sites like Shovelshop Pond in North Easton, while the emergence of modern transportation is evident at the Brockton Airport. This survey provides a precise look at the transition from concentrated mill towns to the suburban density that began to bridge the gaps between Stoughton and Easton.