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1943 Map of Framingham

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

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The intersection of the Boston and Albany, Boston and Maine, and New York New Haven and Hartford railroads defines the mid-century landscape of Framingham. This 1940s-era snapshot shows a community transitioning from its agricultural roots to a regional hub, with specialized institutions such as Marist College, the State Teachers College, and Sherborn Prison established on the outskirts. Notable for genealogists are several family-named landmarks and schools, including the Marys Lamb Sch and Carding Mill Pond Sch near the historic Wayside Inn.

Water management and recreation play a prominent role in the area's layout, from the expansive Lake Cochituate and the Sudbury Reservoir to smaller points like Learned Pond and Farm Pond. Distinctive cultural sites like the State Muster Grounds and Raceland stand alongside civic infrastructure including the Framingham Airport and Sewage Disposal plants, revealing the town's complex mid-century character.