1893 Map of Groton

About this map

The Nashua River and its tributaries define the industrial and agricultural rhythm of this Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderland at the close of the 19th century. This area is a dense network of late-Victorian rail infrastructure, where the Fitchburg Railroad and the Peterboro and Shirley Branch intersect with local life at points like East Groton Station and Hollis Depot. The landscape is characterized by its named drumlins and hills, such as The Throne and Indian Hills, which overlook a series of specialized communities including the notable Shaker Village in the south and the Groton School near the center.