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1943 Map of Orwell

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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The Salmon River Reservoir dominates this landscape, shaped by the massive Salmon River Dam and the Lower Dam downstream. The mapping reveals a rural network of schoolhouses, from School No 3 in the north to School No 6 in the south, indicating a distributed agrarian population. Hydroelectric infrastructure is evident near Bennett Bridge and the Powerhouse Road, highlighting the industrial utility of the Salmon River. Localities like Orwell and Altmar serve as primary hubs, while smaller settlements such as Vorea, with its Vorea P O, and Beecherville mark the quiet crossroads of the early 1940s. The presence of Noble Shores suggests the early emergence of recreational development along the water's edge, contrasting with the remote character of the Boylston and Orwell uplands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions17 x 21.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain