1942 Map of New Bedford
USGS Topo · Published 1942About this map
The coastal landscapes of Southeastern Massachusetts are documented here during the early 1940s, highlighting the strategic and industrial importance of the region as the country entered World War II. The massive extent of Camp Edwards occupies the eastern portion of the sheet, reflecting the wartime mobilization of the era. To the west, the industrial hubs of Middleboro and the outskirts of New Bedford are connected by the dense rail network of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR, which served as the primary artery for both passengers and freight.
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Editions of this 1942 New Bedford Map
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Historical Maps of New Bedford Through Time
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