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1946 Map of Warren

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Warren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Quaboag River corridor serves as the industrial and transit spine of this mid-1940s survey, anchoring the villages of West Warren and Warren. The Boston and Albany RR tracks parallel the river, tracing the valley through a landscape defined by sharp elevations and glacial water bodies. Local genealogy and history are marked by the presence of St Marys Cem and Pine Grove Cem, while the rugged southern terrain toward Brimfield remains sparsely settled, punctuated by landmarks like Steerage Rock and Tower Hill.

The presence of an Airway Beacon on the hills north of Blodgett Mill Brook highlights the era's evolving navigational infrastructure. Surrounding the manufacturing centers, the map reveals a complex network of brooks such as Tufts Brook and Naultaug Brook, which once powered early New England industry, alongside several significant ponds like Wickaboag Pond and Comins Pond that shaped the recreational and agricultural character of the region.