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2015 Map of Wareham

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wareham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cranberry Village and Pine Tree Village sit within a landscape defined by extensive water management systems, including the Crane Brook Bog Reservoir and E-Head Bog Reservoir. The map illustrates the transition from the wooded interiors near South Carver to the coastal development of Wareham Center and East Wareham. The region's hydraulic history is evident in the density of named ponds and reservoirs, such as Federal Pond and the Wankinco River Reservoir, which support the local agriculture and industry.

Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of Saint Patricks Cem, Centre Cem, and Central Cem, which serve the various community clusters. The southern portion of the map shows the convergence of the Wankinco River and Agawam River as they reach the coastal marshes, highlighting the importance of waterfront geography in the development of settlements like White Island Shores and Jefferson Shores.