1950 Map of Concord

About this map

The Assabet River and Sudbury River converge to form the Concord River at the heart of this mid-century landscape, a region defined by its transition from a historic agrarian past to a modern transportation hub. The town of Concord serves as a central node, surrounded by landmarks of early American thought like Authors Ridge and the Walden Pond State Reservation. To the northeast, the development of the Bedford Airport and the expansive Bedford Levels suggest the post-war shift toward aviation and suburban infrastructure, contrasting with the preservation of natural wetlands at Concord Great Meadows.