1946 Map of Palmer

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The confluence of the Swift River, Ware River, and Quaboag River forms a complex industrial and transport hub at Three Rivers and Palmer. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by water power and rail connections, with the Central Vermont Railroad and Boston and Albany Railroad intersecting near the town center. Local industry and infrastructure are well-documented, from the State Fish Hatchery near Forest Lake to the sprawling grounds of the State Hospital and the municipal Palmer Res. Small mill settlements like Thorndike and Bondsville appear fully established along the riverbanks, while the surrounding hills such as Mt Dumplin and Chicopee Mtn hem in the developed valleys. The presence of a Landing Field and numerous named ponds like Pattaquattic Pond highlights the region's mid-1940s transition toward modern utility and recreation.