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1941 Map of Norwood
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1941 Map of Norwood

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Norwood and its neighbors in the Neponset River valley are shown here just before the mid-century suburban expansion, characterized by a mix of industrial centers and significant institutional landscapes. The New York New Haven And Hartford RR serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting the major hubs of Walpole and Canton to the growing residential districts of Hyde Park and East Dedham. The map reveals a dense network of local-history interest, from the Colburn Sch in Westwood to the sprawling Sharon Sanitorium near the southern boundary. Significant green spaces like the Blue Hills Reservation and the extensive marshlands of Fowl Meadow contrast with the developing town centers and the Circumferential Highway corridor. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds, including the Highland Cem and Fairview Cemetery, which anchor the various community boundaries of this Massachusetts industrial corridor.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain