
Snipatuit Pond and its surrounding wetlands form the heart of this Plymouth County landscape, where the East Branch Sippican River and West Branch Sippican River wind through extensive bog systems. The map illustrates a region deeply connected to the cranberry industry, visible in the numerous reservoirs and specialized water management features like the Atwood Upper Reservoir and Benson Pond Bogs. These industrial waterworks are interspersed with historical crossroads settlements such as Five Corners, South Middleboro, and Rock. Genealogy researchers will find several well-defined burial grounds, including Fall Brook Cem, Rock Cem, and Hillside Cem, which mark the centers of early rural communities. Modern landmarks like Bulljump Airport and seasonal sites like Camp Avoda and Camp Yomechas further define the local character, showing the area's evolution from a purely agricultural and bog-iron landscape into a contemporary mixture of conservation lands and small-town residential hubs.
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1885 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Plymouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Plymouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Falmouth
USGS Topo · 1:62,500