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1945 Map of Medfield

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Medfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Charles River meanders through the heart of this Norfolk County landscape, defining the character of local life in the mid-1940s. The sprawling campus of the Medfield State Hospital stands as a significant institutional landmark near Harding, while the Norfolk Hunt Club reflects the region's long-standing equestrian traditions. The rail network of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR provides essential connectivity, with Medfield Junction and Farm St Sta serving as vital nodes for transportation and industry.

Upland features like Noon Hill and Mt Nebo break the low-lying terrain near Maple Swamp. Genealogists will find value in the clear marking of Pine Hill Cem and Prospect Hill Cem, as well as the clustered residential growth in Medfield, Millis, and Sherborn. The map illustrates a rural society transitioning toward more modern infrastructure while still closely tied to its glacial ponds and winding river ways.