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1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Townsend

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Squannacook River and Nissitisset River define the wooded landscape of northern Middlesex County in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial perspective provides a literal view of land use patterns, showing the concentrated development at Townsend and West Townsend amidst dense forest cover. The photograph captures the village clusters of Townsend Harbor and the residential layout of South Row and Old City, revealing how these colonial-era settlements evolved within the narrow river valleys. In the north, the crossing into Brookline marks the transition toward the New Hampshire border. This visual record is particularly valuable for genealogists and local historians, as it depicts the exact footprint of properties and clearing limits before late-century suburban growth altered the rural character of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain