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1953 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Georgetown

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Georgetown Rowley State Forest and the Willowdale State Forest dominate the central landscape of this 1953 survey, illustrating the extensive conservation and timber lands preserved in Essex County. The map details the transition from rural crossroads like Leightons Corner and Kent Corner to the organized town centers of Topsfield and Georgetown. The presence of the Parker River and Ipswich River highlights the historical reliance on these waterways for early industry, such as that found at Glen Mills. Cultural and educational heritage is evident in the inclusion of Dummer Academy and the religious camp meeting grounds at Asbury Grove. Local historians can trace the Boston and Maine rail corridor as it cuts through the terrain, connecting disparate settlements like South Georgetown and Boxford to the larger regional economy of the mid-twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain