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1939 Map of Wareham

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Wareham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Cranberry cultivation dominates the lowlands of Plymouth County in the late 1930s, where an intricate network of specialized agriculture defines the landscape. The proliferation of named bogs, such as Wankinco Cranberry Bog and Frogfoot Cranberry Bogs, reflects a highly developed industry dependent on the region's unique hydrology. This water-rich environment is further characterized by numerous glacial kettle ponds, including College Pond, Fearing Pond, and the expansive White Island Pond, many of which are contained within the boundaries of Myles Standish State Forest.

Transportation and commerce center around Wareham and its satellite settlements like South Wareham and East Wareham. The New Haven and Hartford RR provides a critical link for the region, stopping at Onset Sta. In addition to the bogs and rails, the map detail extends to local landmarks like the Fire Tower atop a rise and the coastal character of Wareham Neck and Great Neck, where the Wareham River meets the sea.