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1894 Map of Plymouth, 1907 Print
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1894 Map of Plymouth

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Plymouth and its surrounding coastal villages are depicted here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of ponds and the transition from maritime commerce to a rail-connected industrial economy. The Old Colony Railroad Plymouth Division serves the coast, while the Old Colony R.R. Plymouth & Middleboro Branch cuts through the interior near Monks Hill. The topography is a glacial mosaic of kettle ponds like the Billington Sea and Great South Pond, which are interspersed with early road networks such as Federal Road and Halfway Pond Road. Along the shore, the Duxbury Pier Light stands offshore from Long Beach, marking the entrance to a harbor that sustained settlements from North Plymouth down to Chiltonville. The map captures a moment before modern sprawl, when small hubs like Wareham Center and Sagamore were distinct rail-side communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1907
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