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1935 Map of Hanover

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

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Silver Lake and a dense network of kettle ponds dominate this 1935 survey of northern Plymouth County, reflecting a landscape defined by glacial geology and early industrial development. Large-scale manufacturing is evident at National Fireworks Inc and the Wheeler Reflector Plant, while the social fabric of the era is anchored by landmarks like the Friends Meeting House and Hanson Town Hall.

Transport and community centers cluster at Hanover Center and South Hanover, with the New Haven Railroad line supporting freight and passengers at Burrage Sta and Halifax Sta. The map meticulously records local institutions including the Plymouth County Hospital, the Schoosett schoolhouse, and several private camps like Camp Wampatuck, highlighting the area's transition between agricultural roots and a growing recreational and industrial character.