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1951 Map of Reading, 1952 Print
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1951 Map of Reading

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Lake Quannapowitt serves as a prominent landmark at the southern edge of this suburban landscape, anchoring the developed centers of Wakefield and Reading. Revised in the early 1950s, the map illustrates a region in transition, where established town centers and industrial rail corridors of the Boston and Maine Railroad coexist with extensive wetlands like Cedar Swamp. The presence of several country clubs, including the Sagamore Springs Golf Club and Colonial Golf and Country Club, alongside the Military Police Camp and Camp Curtis Guild, reflects a diverse mid-century land use pattern ranging from recreation to national defense.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain