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1957 Map of Medfield

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Medfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Charles River forms a winding corridor through this landscape, separating the communities of Millis, Sherborn, and Medfield. During the mid-century, the area remained defined by its institutional and recreational lands, most notably the expansive Medfield State Hospital complex and the Rocky Woods Reservation. The rail infrastructure of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad is prominent, featuring key stops like Farm Street Station and the industrial hub at Medfield Junction.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds, such as Vine Lake Cem and the Medfield State Hospital Cemetery. The terrain is marked by distinct elevations like Noon Hill and Powissett Peak, which sit amidst a network of ponds and wetlands, including Farm Pond and Highland Lake. This survey illustrates the early suburban expansion of Crownridge Estates alongside established centers like Walpole and Dover.