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1941 Map of Whitman

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Whitman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Whitman and Abington anchor this industrial and agricultural landscape of Plymouth County just before the mid-century. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad creates a central corridor through towns like South Hanson and East Bridgewater, connecting the region's manufacturing centers. In the northeast, the Fireworks facility and Factory Pond indicate the area's specialized industrial heritage, while extensive Cranberry Bogs near Burrage Pond and Robbins Pond show the continued importance of traditional wetland agriculture.

Waterways like the Shumatuscacant River and Satucket River dictate the placement of early settlements and mills. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific community landmarks including St Patrick Cem, the Central St Sch, and Brockton Hospital. Small hamlets such as Auburnville, Northville, and Elmwood are captured in detail, revealing the residential patterns of a region balancing suburban growth with its river-driven industrial roots.