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1939 Map of Worcester South
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1939 Map of Worcester South

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Holy Cross College stands at the northern edge of this late 1930s landscape, overlookng the dense rail and industrial corridor of the Blackstone River. This era shows the intricate network of the Boston and Albany RR and New Haven RR supporting local hubs like Auburn Sta. The map reveals a high concentration of ethnic and religious memorial sites, such as the New Swedish Cem, St Johns Cemetery, and B'nai Brith Cem, reflecting the diverse immigrant heritage that shaped the region's mid-century identity. Beyond the urban fringe of Worcester, the geography transitions to a series of water-powered mill villages and reservoirs, including Stoneville and Bramanville. The presence of the Worcester Sewage Disposal Plant and numerous local schools like the Julia Bancroft Sch indicates the infrastructure and civic growth of the pre-war period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.94 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain