'Reservation' is also a word used to describe an area that has been blocked from developement. It is a 'reserved' greenbelt that must stay in a natural state except a road in/out, walking trails and perhaps playground areas. This is case with The South Mountain Reservation.
Yes check records
There are still Indian Reservation around the area
There is a possibility that Indians lived on the reservation.
Check Google...or go to the town hall and check their records.
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