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1952 Map of South Groveland

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of South Groveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Lake Cochichewick dominates the glacial topography of this Essex County landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding towns of North Andover and Boxford. The mid-century character of the region is defined by a dense network of country roads like Washington St and Ipswich Rd, connecting historic village centers and academic institutions. To the west, Merrimack College and the Brooks Sch appear as established landmarks, while the Lawrence Municipal Airport marks the shift toward modern infrastructure near the Merrimack River.

The terrain is notably defined by numerous family-named drumlins and hills, including Osgood Hill and Boston Hill, which rise above a series of kettle ponds such as Johnsons Pond and Stiles Pond. This 1952 revision captures the transition of the area from its rural roots, evidenced by the Brookside Cem and small rural schoolhouses like Aaron Wood Sch, toward the suburban growth of South Groveland and its proximity to the Boston and Maine railroad line.