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1893 Map of Franklin, 1937 Print
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1893 Map of Franklin

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Franklin and the surrounding manufacturing towns of the Charles River valley appear here during a period of significant industrial and rail expansion. The landscape is defined by its complex network of late 19th-century railroads, including the B & A R R, N Y & N E R R, and O C R R, which connect established centers like Walpole and Medway to smaller industrial hamlets. The prominence of sites like City Mills and Mechanicsville reflects the era's reliance on water power, with numerous reservoirs and ponds such as Whiting Pond and Neponset Reservoir managed for downstream production.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1937
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain