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1953 Map of Uxbridge

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Uxbridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Industrial hubs and agricultural pockets define this mid-century landscape along the Blackstone River valley. The map documents a complex water-management system supporting regional industry, featuring numerous impoundments like Rice City Pond, Whitins Pond, and Arcade Pond. To the east, the historic Blackstone Canal traces the river corridor through North Uxbridge and Linwood, while the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cuts a diagonal path through the dense terrain of Douglas.

Social centers are deeply rooted in family history, evidenced by the high density of small family plots and rural institutions. Significant landmarks include the Halfway House and the East Douglas Station, which anchored the local economy. From the rugged heights of Castle Hill and William Hill to the expansive Sutton State Forest, the sheet reveals a community where the early industrial era's infrastructure remained largely intact even as modern developments like the Whitinsville Country Club began to emerge.