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1948 Map of Hanover

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The North River and its numerous tributaries, including the Indian Head River and Third Herring Brook, define the hydraulic landscape of this mid-century Plymouth County study. The region reflects a transitional period between its industrial past, represented by labels like Fireworks and Factory Pond, and its post-war development. A dense network of local cemeteries, such as Hanover Center Cem and Fern Hill Cem, alongside the Thomas Sch, offers significant detail for genealogical research in established villages like Hanover, Pembroke, and Bryantville.

Transportation remains centered on the New Haven and Hartford RR, with stops at Halifax Sta and Silver Lake Plympton Sta serving the southern ponds. The interior reveals a complex system of water bodies, from the sprawling Oldham Pond to the smaller Mounce Pond and Hatch Pond, which supported local industry and recreation. Small clusters like Brimstone Corner and Oakland Square provide precise location data for historical property research and local settlement patterns.