1940 Map of Wrentham

About this map

Wrentham sits at the heart of this 1930s landscape, serving as a hub for the region's transport and institutional history. The town is marked by significant state facilities, including the State School and the State Prison Colony near the Norfolk border, indicating the area's role in public service and administration at the time. To the east, Foxboro and South Walpole are connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which provided essential links for industry and local travel. The terrain is defined by a series of kettle ponds and wetlands, such as Lake Pearl, Lake Archer, and the expansive Witch Pond Swamp. Local history is preserved in the names of old schoolhouses like Vogel Sch and Everett Sch, and several burial grounds including Terrace Hill Cem and the Quaker Cem. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between growing residential centers like Plainville and the preservation of large marshy tracts such as Cedar Swamp.