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1972 Map of Wareham

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Wareham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Cranberry Bogs dominate the lowlands of this coastal landscape, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the region north of Wareham. The northern half of the sheet is largely preserved within the Myles Standish State Forest, a terrain characterized by numerous kettle ponds such as Federal Pond and Fearing Pond. Along the southern coast, the Wareham River and Weweantic River define the local geography, providing natural harbors for settlements like East Wareham and Riverside.

Transportation and infrastructure of the early 1970s are well-documented, showing the Penn Central railroad corridor and local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near Parker Mills Pond. For the family historian, the map locates several civic and religious sites, including St Patricks Cem, Centre Cem, and schools such as Decas Sch. The intricate network of tidal features like Broad Marsh and Salt Marsh illustrates the interface between the freshwater river systems and the sea at Buttermilk Bay.