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1893 Map of Groton, 1905 Print
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1893 Map of Groton

USGS Topo · Published 1905

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The Nashua River and its numerous tributaries, including the Nissitissit River and Squaunacook River, define the industrial and agricultural landscape of this border region. The area is a dense network of nineteenth-century rail infrastructure, where the Fitchburg Railroad and the Boston And Maine Railroad Worcester And Nashua Division connect manufacturing centers like Paper Mill Village and Townsend Harbor to broader markets. In the southern portion of the sheet, the communal architecture of Shaker Village stands near the banks of the river, representing a distinct social history of the era. Higher elevations such as The Throne and Gibbet Hill overlook a countryside dotted with early educational landmarks like the Groton School. The geography reveals a transition from the water-powered mill sites at East Pepperell to the emerging residential and rail depots at Hollis Depot and Sandy Pond Station, illustrating the shift from river-dependent industry to a railroad-centered economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain