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1893 Map of Palmer, 1912 Print
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1893 Map of Palmer

USGS Topo · Published 1912

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The Chicopee River and its major tributaries, including the Swift River and Ware River, drive the industrial and rail development of this late 19th-century landscape. The Boston and Albany Railroad and the Central Vermont Railroad converge at strategic points like Three Rivers and Palmer, which serve as busy junctions for trade and transportation. Smaller mill villages and depots, such as Ellis Mills, Collins Depot, and Thorndike, are scattered along the watercourses, highlighting the era's reliance on hydro-power and rail access.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1912
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain