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1894 Map of Dedham, 1989 Print
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1894 Map of Dedham

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Dedham and the surrounding Norfolk County landscape appear at a pivotal moment of late 19th-century industrial and transit expansion. The dense network of the Old Colony Railroad, including the Stoughton Branch and the Providence Division, dictates the growth of industrial hubs like Brockton and smaller rail stops such as Endicott and Readville. The topography is dominated by the Blue Hill range, featuring Great Blue Hill and Chickataubut, which overlook a complex hydrology of glacial ponds and wetlands. Significant water bodies like Massapoag Pond and the Neponset River weave through townships, while smaller settlements like Springdale, Ellis, and Ashcroft illustrate the granular settlement patterns of the era. The mapping of the Norfolk and Plymouth County boundary line highlights the administrative divisions between these growing manufacturing and residential centers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain