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1970 Map of Norwood

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Norwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Norwood and its surrounding Norfolk County towns are depicted during a period of significant suburban expansion and infrastructure development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Neponset River and the extensive Fowl Meadow, which contrast with the encroaching highway system, including the Mass Turnpike. Local institutions and heritage sites are well-documented, from the Kendall Whaling Museum in Sharon to the Norwood Arena and the County Jail in Dedham.

Residential growth is evident in neighborhoods like Readville Manor and Sumner Heights, while the area's older social fabric remains visible through numerous country clubs and parish grounds like St Marys Ch. The presence of the Norwood Memorial Airport and a Drive-in Theater reflects the mid-century transportation and leisure patterns of this corridor southwest of Boston. Cultural and educational landmarks, such as the Ursuline Academy and Dexter Sch, provide valuable points of reference for those researching local family history.