1944 Map of Newton
USGS Topo · Published 1944About this map
The Charles River winds through a landscape of established suburban villages and institutional landmarks just before the end of World War II. This 1944 preliminary edition highlights the dense settlement patterns of Newton Center, Waltham, and West Roxbury, connected by the extensive tracks of the Boston and Albany RR and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. The map reveals a high concentration of educational and medical institutions, including Boston College, Harvard University, and the Perkins Institution for Blind, alongside the Arsenal US Military Reservation in Watertown. Researchers will find significant genealogical data in the numerous burial grounds like Holyhood Cem and Newton Cem, while the intricate contour lines define prominent elevations such as Waban Hill and Oak Hill that shaped the region's development.
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