1953 Map of Milford

About this map

Milford and its surrounding manufacturing centers appear in detail during the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by industrial waterpower and extensive state-managed forests. The industrial core of the Mill River valley is anchored by Hopedale and the dense settlement around Cedar Swamp Pond, while the northern reaches remain heavily forested within the Whitehall State Forest and Hopkinton State Park. The influence of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR is evident as it connects these industrial hubs, passing near the National Guard Rifle Range and several local granite quarries. Local heritage is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds like Evergreen Cem and Pine Grove Cem, and social history is marked by the presence of the County Home and the Wildlife Research Center. The map captures a transitional moment as the Massachusetts turnpike was introduced to the northern edge of Westboro, signaling the shift toward the modern highway era.