1946 Map of Palmer
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1946 Map of Palmer

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Palmer serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, where the confluence of the Swift River, Ware River, and Quaboag River forms the Chicopee River. This hydraulic intersection shaped a dense industrial and rail corridor, supporting distinct village centers like Bondsville, Thorndike, and Three Rivers. The convergence of the Boston and Albany RR and the Boston and Maine RR at Palmer underscores its historical role as a major transportation junction.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1946
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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