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1943 Map of Natick

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Natick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Wellesley College and Regis College anchor this detailed landscape of suburban development and academia in the mid-20th century. The intricate rail networks of the Boston and Albany RR and Boston and Maine RR crisscross the region, connecting established villages like Wayland, Weston, and South Natick. The map reveals the critical importance of regional water management, featuring major reservoirs such as Stony Brook Reservoir and the Norumbega Reservoir, which reflect the infrastructure needs of the growing Boston metropolitan fringe.

Local history researchers can find specific landmarks including the Morse Hospital and the Walnut Hill Sch, alongside numerous family-named landmarks like Everett Hill and Morse Meadows. The transition from rural to suburban use is evident in the cluster of country clubs and golf courses, including the Riverside Golf Course and Weston Golf Club, situated among the winding turns of the Charles River and Sudbury River.