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1988 Map of Ashburnham

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Ashburnham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Monomonac and the surrounding woodlands of northern Massachusetts define this landscape at the edge of the New Hampshire border. This 1980s topography reveals a region characterized by numerous glacial ponds and significant state-managed lands, including Ashburnham State Forest and Willard Brook State Forest. The town center of Ashburnham serves as a primary hub, while smaller named clusters like Wellville, North Ashburnham, and Lane Village reflect the distributed nature of residential growth in these wooded hills.

Industrial and local history elements are visible through features like the Gravel Pit and several cemeteries, including St Dennis Cem and Glenwood Cem. The presence of institutions such as the Hampshire Country Sch and Mascenic Regional Sch indicates the area's development as an educational and residential corridor. Elevation markers on Mount Watatic and Little Watatic Mountain underscore the prominence of the Wapack Range, a major terrain feature that has historically influenced the settlement patterns and roadway alignments of the region.