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1946 Map of Milford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Milford and the surrounding Worcester County townships appear at a mid-century peak of industrial and agricultural balance. The landscape is defined by its water infrastructure and industrial roots, featuring the Whitehall Reservoir in the north and a complex of smaller bodies like Louisa Lake and Cedar Swamp Pond that historically supported local industry. The rail corridors of the New York Central and the New Haven and Hartford intersect near the dense urban cores, tracing the path of commerce that shaped these valley settlements.

Industrial activity is clearly marked by several Quarries and a Quarry near the Rocky Woods Range, emphasizing the region's known granite production. Beyond the town centers of Upton, Hopedale, and Hopkinton, the map details essential community landmarks including the County Home, Milford Hospital, and a National Guard Rifle Range, providing a comprehensive look at the civic and economic layout of the area in the 1940s.