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1939 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
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1939 Map of Franklin

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Franklin serves as the primary hub of this late 1930s landscape, where the campus of Dean Academy stands near the intersection of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR lines. The survey captures the borderlands of Massachusetts and Rhode Island before mid-century suburbanization, showing a high density of named water bodies and wetlands such as Silver Lake, Beaver Pond, and the expansive Woodward Swamp. Further south, the map details the industrial and transport fringe of Woonsocket, including the Woonsocket Airport and the local landmark of Grants Mill. Rural life is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and civic centers like the Ballow Meetinghouse and S Franklin Ch, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises, from Forge Hill to Diamond Hill, which dictate the winding paths of the region's historic roads and the course of the Charles River through North Bellingham.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.6 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain