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1950 Map of Framingham

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Framingham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Saxonville and the bustling core of Framingham dominate this mid-century landscape, reflecting a period of significant suburban development in Middlesex County. The map details a complex water management system featuring Lake Cochituate, Farm Pond, and several reservoirs including Reservoir No 1, Reservoir No 2, and Reservoir No 3. These water bodies are intertwined with an established rail network, where the Boston and Maine Railroad and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad intersect the growing road system, including the newly added Massachusetts Turnpike.

Educational and social institutions are prominent, from the State Teachers College and Marist College to the sprawling grounds of Cushing Hospital and the Sherborn Prison. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Wayside Inn and Marys Lamb Sch near South Sudbury. The presence of private social spaces such as the Millwood Hunt Club, Pinewood Country Club, and the Raceland track highlights the regional recreational culture of the era.