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1962 Map of Hanover

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Silver Lake and the complex basin of the North River dominate this landscape in the early 1960s, reflecting a region defined by its glacial hydrology and long-standing agricultural roots. The presence of numerous Cranberry Bogs throughout Halifax and Pembroke underscores the specialized wetlands economy of Plymouth County. To the north, Hanover and South Hanover show the encroachment of mid-century residential growth near Interchange 32, yet the area retains its distinct village identities at Oldham Village and Brimstone Corner.

Genealogists will find interest in the concentration of local institutions, including Bethel Chapel, Briggs Cem, and several historic school sites like the Sylvester Sch. The industrial past is etched into the terrain at Fireworks and various crossings like Curtis Crossing, while the seasonal character of the ponds is marked by recreation spots such as Mayflower Grove and Camp Ousamequin along the shores of Monponsett Pond.