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1954 Map of East Brookfield, 1966 Print
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1954 Map of East Brookfield

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Quaboag River basin dominates this mid-century landscape, where a series of significant glacial ponds provided the foundation for local settlement and early industrial development. Large water bodies such as Quaboag Pond, Quacumquasit Pond, and Lake Lashaway are central to the terrain, bordered by the communities of Brookfield, East Brookfield, and South Spencer. The transportation infrastructure of the era is clearly defined, with the New York Central railroad and the Central Massachusetts Road bisecting the region. Local heritage is preserved through the mapping of several burial grounds, including Holy Rosary Cem and Podunk Cem, along with landmarks like Union Chapel. Rising above the river valleys, prominent elevations such as Hitchcock Mountain and Blanchard Hill frame a rural landscape in transition, documented just as the modern turnpike system began to integrate into the existing network of town roads.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain