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1950 Map of Maynard

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Maynard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The mid-century industrial and residential landscape of central Middlesex County is defined here by the convergence of the Assabet River and two major rail lines. The Boston and Maine RR and New York New Haven and Hartford RR cross paths in West Concord, where the Concord Reformatory stands as a significant landmark. The town of Maynard appears as a densely developed hub along the riverbanks, featuring local landmarks like St Bridgets Ch and the Maynard Country Club.

Moving south toward Sudbury, the terrain opens into a network of water bodies and marshlands, including Willis Pond and Puffer Pond. A large U S Military Reservation occupies the southwestern quadrant, while local history is preserved in sites such as Woodlawn Cem and the small settlement at Nine Acre Corner. The map captures a moment when traditional township centers like Acton were beginning to see suburban growth while maintaining large tracts of woodland like the Marlborough State Forest.