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1977 Map of Whitman

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Whitman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Whitman and the surrounding townships in Plymouth County reveal a densely settled landscape shaped by a sophisticated hydrological network. The Shumatuscacant River and Satucket River wind through the interior, feeding numerous ponds such as Hobart Pond and Forge Pond. This late-1970s landscape is characterized by its transition from industrial centers to suburban residential clusters, with the Conrail lines providing a backbone for commerce through Abington and East Bridgewater.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of details in the placement of parochial institutions and burial grounds, including St Bridgets Sch and St Patricks Cemetery near Rockland. The eastern margins are defined by extensive wetland resource areas, most notably the Cranberry Bogs and the sprawling Beech Hill Swamp. Large-scale public features like Ames Nowell State Park and Massasoit College anchor the western edge, illustrating the growth of regional infrastructure during this era.