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1892 Map of Webster

USGS Topo · Published 1902

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The sprawling Lake Chaubunagungamaug and the industrial corridors of the French River dominate the landscape of southern Worcester County during the late nineteenth century. This era finds the region at its manufacturing peak, with a dense network of textile and mill villages such as Manchaug, Bramanville, and Charlton City connected by an intricate web of rail lines. The Norwich and Worcester R.R. and the Boston and Albany R.R. bisect the terrain, facilitating the movement of goods from major centers like Webster and Millbury. Beyond the industrial hubs, the map reveals a rugged topography defined by family-named landmarks like Pakachoag Hill and Dresser Hill. The boundary lines of Douglas, Dudley, and Oxford intersect here, showing the established civic divisions and rural hamlets like West Sutton and North Charlton that supported the burgeoning mill economy of central Massachusetts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1902
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain