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2015 Map of Norwood

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Norwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Neponset River winds through this industrial and suburban corridor southwest of Boston, where the historical rail infrastructure of the Mbta connects established town centers. The landscape is defined by its deep roots, visible in the numerous burial grounds like Old Parish Cem in Norwood and Maple Grove Cem in Walpole. Significant civil engineering is represented by the Canton Viaduct near Canton Junction, a testament to the region's 19th-century rail expansion that enabled the growth of neighborhoods like Readville Manor and Endicott.

Water power and drainage played a central role in the development of these communities, evidenced by Mother Brook in Dedham and the various mill-related water bodies such as Trowel Shop Pond and Forge Pond. The map captures a mix of transit-oriented density and preserved spaces, ranging from the Norwood Memorial Airport to the memorial landscapes of Knollwood Memorial Park and Sharon Memorial Park.