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1893 Map of Groton, 1917 Print
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1893 Map of Groton

USGS Topo · Published 1917

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The Nashua River and its numerous tributaries, including the Nissitissit River and Squannacook River, define the industrial and agricultural landscape of this northern Massachusetts border region. During this late-19th-century period, the area was a hub of transit and communal living, notably featuring two distinct locations for Shaker Village and the well-established Groton School. The rail network is particularly dense here, with the Peterboro and Shirley Branch and the Worcester and Nashua Division connecting manufacturing centers like Paper Mill Village and Shirley Village. These rail lines supported a local economy tied to the river’s power, as seen in the cluster of depots and stations such as Hollis Depot and Townsend Harbor. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations like The Throne and Prospect Hill, while the lowlands are characterized by extensive water bodies like Baddacook Pond and the Cow Pond Meadows.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1917
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain