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1893 Map of Franklin, 1898 Print
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1893 Map of Franklin

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Charles River winds through a late-nineteenth-century industrial and agricultural landscape where the New York and New England Railroad intersects with numerous branch lines. This era was defined by the transition from rural farming to localized manufacturing, evidenced by hubs like City Mills and Unionville. In the town of Franklin, a dense rail network including the Franklin Branch and Milford Branch supported growing settlements like Metcalf and Caryville. To the south, the Massachusetts Rhode Island Boundary Line separates the area from Cumberland and Woonsocket. Distinctive local landmarks such as Burnt Swamp Corner and the heights of Mt Nebo and Noon Hill anchor the terrain. The map captures many small hamlets and stations, from Whitney Sta to Sheldonville, that were vital during the height of the New England textile and milling period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain