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1893 Map of Groton, 1930 Print
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1893 Map of Groton

USGS Topo · Published 1930

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The Nashua River serves as the central artery of this late 19th-century landscape, carving a path through a region defined by industrial hamlets and agricultural townships. This period of development is marked by the proliferation of specialized settlements such as Paper Mill Village and Shaker Village, illustrating the diverse social and economic experiments of the era. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent drumlins and hills, including The Throne and Gibbet Hill, which overlook a complex network of waterways like the Squannacook River and Nissitissit River. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense, with the Worcester and Nashua Division and the Peterboro and Shirley Branch connecting timber and manufacturing centers. Educational and spiritual life are anchored by landmarks such as the Groton School, while the presence of Numerous Hills and Swamp lands like Dead Swamp reveal the topographic constraints that shaped the town boundaries of Groton, Pepperell, and Townsend.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain