1946 Map of Mansfield

About this map

Mansfield and Sharon serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century look at the Norfolk and Bristol County borderlands. The industrial and educational roots of the region are clearly visible through landmarks like Sacred Heart College and the remnants of water-powered industry at Hammer Shop Pond and Blue Factory Pond. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cuts a sharp line through the territory, intersecting at Mansfield where the rail-and-river network supported a growing local economy. Significant natural features like Massapoag Lake and the elevations of Moose Hill and Rattlesnake Hill define the terrain, while smaller pockets like Furnace Village Easton PO and Ginty Corner highlight the local settlement patterns of the era.