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1946 Map of Medfield

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Medfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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The Charles River meanders extensively through this 1940s landscape, defining the borders of several Norfolk County towns. A prominent feature is the expansive grounds of the Medfield State Hospital, which includes its own specialized infrastructure like the Medfield State Hospital rail spurs and a dedicated Sewage Disposal plant near the riverbanks. The transportation network is anchored by the New Haven and Hartford Rr, with critical local nodes at Medfield Junction and the Farm St Sta serving the surrounding communities.

Local social and recreational life is evidenced by the Norfolk Hunt Club and numerous named water bodies such as Farm Pond and South End Pond. Topography is marked by distinct summits including Noanet Peak, Powissett Peak, and Noon Hill. Genealogists will find value in the clearly marked burial grounds like Pine Hill Cem and Walpole Plains Cem, as well as several small schools and localized landmarks like Devilsfoot.