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1951 Map of Norton

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Wheaton College serves as a central anchor for the town of Norton, where early 1950s development clusters around established crossroads and institutions. This period in Bristol County history shows a landscape defined by industrial legacy and institutional growth, evidenced by the Copper Works in Barrowsville and the expansive Myles Standish State School near Oakland. Water dominates the geography, with the Norton Reservoir and Winnecunnet Pond feeding a network of streams including the Canoe River and Wading River. Local genealogy is well-documented through several historic burial grounds like Stevens Corner Cem and Norton Center Cem. The presence of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks illustrates the enduring importance of rail connectivity for these southeastern Massachusetts communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain