The Charles River winds through this urban landscape, defining the boundaries and historical growth patterns of the communities west of Boston. In the early 21st century, the densely settled villages of Newton and Waltham are shown with their intricate street grids, anchored by long-standing landmarks like Echo Bridge and Hemlock Gorge. Educational institutions and historical sites are prominent, including Boston College overlooking the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline.
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1886 · Dedham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Framingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Framingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Boston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Dedham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Framingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Boston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500