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1943 Map of Clayville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Clayville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Clayville and Rockland sit at the edge of a landscape transformed by water management in the mid-20th century. The village centers are positioned alongside the Scituate Reservoir, Barden Reservoir, and Westconnuag Reservoir, reflecting the area's role as a vital watershed for the region. Historical family and community ties are evident in the numerous small burial grounds, such as the New Rockland Cem and the Hopkins Mills Cem, as well as named family sites like the Stone Plot and Old Howard Plot.

Major transportation arteries like the Danielson Pike and Plainfield Pike intersect the terrain, connecting rural outposts like Foster Center and South Foster to the larger population centers. The Ponaganset River and its various tributaries, including Hemlock Brook and Cork Brook, dictate the topography, winding between local peaks like Chopmist Hill and Howard Hill. This 1943 survey documents a community integrated with its reservoirs, preserving the locations of rural schoolhouses like Ponaganset Sch during the war era.