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1948 Map of Hanover

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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Silver Lake and a dense network of smaller water bodies like Oldham Pond and Maquan Pond define the landscape of Plymouth County during the late 1940s. The region is characterized by a transition from industrial activity to residential and recreational use, as seen in the proximity of the Fireworks area and Clark Airport to several summer camps, including Camp Wampatuck and Camp Kiwanis. The New Haven Railroad provides a vital transportation spine, connecting settlements like Burrage and Halifax Sta.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous burial grounds such as Hanover Center Cem, Pine Grove Cem, and Magoun Cem. The town of Pembroke and the various school sites, including South Sch and Thomas Sch, provide a clear picture of the community's structure. Large institutional footprints like the County Hospital and the municipal Town Hall reflect the established local governance and social infrastructure of the era.