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1893 Map of Palmer, 1903 Print
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1893 Map of Palmer

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Industrial villages and rail junctions define the landscape of south-central Massachusetts at the close of the nineteenth century. The confluence of the Ware River, Swift River, and Chicopee River created a natural hub for manufacturing, most visible at the junction of Three Rivers and the mill sites at Thorndike and Bonds. The Boston and Albany Railroad and the New London Northern Railroad intersect at the village of Palmer, which serves as the primary regional anchor. To the south, the economy shifts toward extraction and agriculture, marked by the Granite Quarry in Monson and the scattered farmsteads of Hampden and Wilbraham. Notable institutional landmarks include the State Alms House near Palmer, while the presence of the Springfield Reservoir and several ponds like Nine Mile Pond highlight the early engineering of regional water resources.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1903
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain