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1954 Map of Royalston, 1955 Print
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1954 Map of Royalston

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Royalston and its surrounding hill country are captured here during the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by narrow valleys and the descent of the Lawrence Brook toward the Boston and Maine Railroad corridor. The geography is punctuated by significant water features, including the dramatic drops at Doane Falls and Spirit Falls, which historically provided the power for early industrial ventures in this corner of Worcester County. Smaller hamlets like West Royalston, Fryeville, and South Royalston are interconnected by rural routes such as Warwick Road and Royalston Road, showing a settlement pattern that remained focused on the accessible lowlands and stream crossings.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain