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1946 Map of Lexington

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Lexington and its neighboring towns in Middlesex County exhibit a landscape in mid-century transition, where established residential cores meet significant institutional campuses. The area is notable for a high concentration of medical and state facilities, including the Metropolitan State Hospital, Mc Lean Hospital, and the Fernald State Sch. These large tracts of land sit alongside the developing suburbs of Arlington Heights and East Lexington. The Boston and Maine Railroad provides a vital transit spine, serving stops like Munroe Sta as it connects the industrial activity of Woburn and Waltham with the metropolitan center. Hydrographic features such as the Upper Mystic Lake and Fresh Pond define the eastern and southern edges, while numerous hills like Whipple Hill and Zion Hill break the inland terrain, often occupied by country clubs or parklands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain