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1943 Map of Shrewsbury
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1943 Map of Shrewsbury

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The hills and reservoir lands of central Massachusetts are meticulously charted here shortly before the mid-century, centering on Shrewsbury and Northboro. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of high points like Rawson Hill and Ghost Hill, interspersed with water bodies such as the Wachusett Reservoir and Lake Quinsigamond. This 1941 survey captures a period of institutional presence in the region, clearly marking the Grafton State Hospital, Masonic Hospital, and Worcester Hospital. Transport infrastructure is well-defined, showing the paths of the Boston and Albany RR and the Boston and Maine RR alongside major thoroughfares like the Worcester Turnpike and Boston Post Rd. This era shows a transition where traditional farming communities were increasingly integrated into the regional healthcare and transit networks of the Worcester area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions15.1 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain