1978 Map of Hanover

About this map

Silver Lake and the interconnected waters of Monponsett Pond dominate this landscape, illustrating the critical role of freshwater resources in the development of Plymouth County. The map details a sophisticated network of Cranberry Bogs that thread through the lowlands between Hanover and Pembroke, representing a defining agricultural industry of the region during the late twentieth century. Settlement patterns are concentrated around historic nodes like Hanover Center and South Hanover, while the rural character of Halifax and Hanson is preserved in large tracts like the Hanson Town Forest.