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1894 Map of Greenfield, 1903 Print
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1894 Map of Greenfield

USGS Topo · Published 1903

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The Connecticut River and Deerfield River dominate this late 19th-century survey of Franklin County, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of industrial water power and heavy rail. At Turner Falls and Shelburne Falls, the concentrated development reflects the era's manufacturing centers, while the surrounding hills remain dotted with smaller hamlets like Griswoldville and Foundry Village. The complexity of the local rail network is strikingly detailed, featuring the Fitchburg Railroad and its Turner Falls Branch, as well as the Boston and Maine Railroad. Genealogists can trace property vicinities near local landmarks such as Bardwell Ferry and Arthur Seat. The map also captures the Vermont-Massachusetts state line, revealing the rural connectivity between Halifax and Guilford before modern highway expansion altered these historic corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1903
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain