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1956 Map of Lexington, 1960 Print
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1956 Map of Lexington

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The dense suburban landscape of Middlesex County unfolds here in the mid-1950s, a period of significant post-war expansion along the Yankee Division Highway. Residential growth is heavily concentrated in the east, where Woburn, Winchester, and Arlington show tightly packed street grids. The map preserves several large institutional campuses that defined the local economy and social structure, including the sprawling grounds of McLean Hospital, the Metropolitan State Hospital, and the Murphy General Hospital.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain