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2012 Map of Athol

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Athol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Millers River flows through the heart of this landscape, anchoring a network of small settlements and reservoirs in north-central Massachusetts. Industrial and residential clusters like Pinedale and The Street are densely mapped, showing the complex road systems of Athol alongside established landmarks such as the Po and Highland Cem. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises, including High Knob, Conant Hill, and Cobb Hill, which separate the various brook valleys and water catchments.

Local heritage is deeply legible through the numerous burial grounds and agricultural sites that dot the area. From the Saint Stanislaus Cem near Pratt Hill to the outlying Red Apple Farm, the map provides a look at both the community core and its rural fringes. Conservation and water management are evident in the expansive Popple Camp Wildlife Area and the series of reservoirs, such as Phillipston Reservoir and Reservoir Number One, that dominate the eastern portion of the quadrangle.