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1893 Map of Lowell, 1932 Print
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1893 Map of Lowell

USGS Topo · Published 1932

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The Merrimack River serves as the industrial and geographical heart of this 1880s survey, anchoring the dense urban grid of Lowell and its peripheral neighborhoods like Centralville and Pawtucketville. This era is defined by a massive concentration of rail infrastructure, where lines like the Boston and Maine R.R. Lowell Br. and the Stony Brook Railroad converge to serve the region's textile and manufacturing centers. Beyond the main city, the landscape is dotted with smaller mill villages and industrial outposts such as Graniteville, Forge Village, and Collinsville, each situated near water sources and rail junctions.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain