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1965 Map of Ashby

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The town of Ashby sits at the heart of this landscape, where the northern Massachusetts border meets the New Hampshire hills of New Ipswich. This mid-century survey illustrates a region defined by extensive woodlands and watershed management, including the Willard Brook State Forest and the large basins of Ashby Reservoir and Fitchburg Reservoir. Evidence of early settlement is concentrated around Gibson Four Corners and Smithville, with local genealogy well-represented by the Village Cem and New Ipswich Cem. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Souhegan River and the industrial-era infrastructure of the Boston and Maine Railroad. The network of country roads, such as Turnpike Road and Ashby Road, links these upland farming communities to the surrounding state forests, revealing a landscape transitioning from agrarian roots to a modern focus on conservation and water resource protection.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain