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1954 Map of Warren

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Quaboag River valley serves as the central artery for this mid-century landscape, threading through the industrial and residential centers of Warren and West Warren. The transition from river-side manufacturing to the uplands is marked by the Boston and Albany Railroad, which hugs the riverbank, and the newly established Massachusetts Turnpike cutting a diagonal swath through the southern hills. Local history is anchored by early burial grounds like St Marys Cem and Pine Grove Cem, and natural landmarks such as Steerage Rock and Marks Mountain. To the northeast, West Brookfield borders the wide waters of Wickaboag Pond, while the southern reaches of the map around Brimfield are defined by a high concentration of water bodies including Sherman Pond and Little Alum Pond. The map captures a moment of infrastructure growth as the turnpike is introduced to a region defined by older colonial settlements and industrial corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain