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1936 Map of Groton

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Groton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Nashua River and its major tributaries, the Nissitissit River and Squannacook River, define the industrial and agricultural landscape of this mid-1930s borderland. This survey captures a dense network of New England towns connected by the Boston and Maine and Fitchburg rail lines, which supported riverside communities like East Pepperell and Townsend Harbor. Notable cultural landmarks are prominent, including the grounds of the Groton School and the distinct settlement at Shaker Village.

The terrain is marked by numerous family-named peaks such as Shepley Hill and Flints Hill, alongside the interestingly named landmark The Throne. For researchers, the map provides a detailed view of several small rail stops and hamlets that served as local hubs, such as Hollis Depot, Paper Mill Village, and Woodsville. The abundance of small ponds and reservoirs, including Baddacook Pond and Bixby Reservoir, illustrates the complex water management of the era.