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1892 Map of Webster, 1911 Print
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1892 Map of Webster

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

The French River and its numerous tributaries drive the industrial character of this late nineteenth-century corridor along the Massachusetts and Connecticut border. Industrial hamlets and mill villages like Bramanville, Hodges Village, and Manchaug are scattered among the undulating hills, connected by a dense web of rail lines including the Norwich and Worcester R. R. and the Boston and Albany R. R. The landscape is defined by its water management, seen in the proliferation of reservoirs such as Stiles Reservoir and Slaters Reservoir, which supported the region's textile and manufacturing base. From the northern edge at Leicester down to Webster, the map reveals a transition from traditional town commons like Old Common to specialized industrial zones. Numerous family-named landmarks like Putnam Hill and Carpenter Hill provide specific geographic markers for genealogical research into the families who settled this part of Worcester County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1911
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain