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2021 Map of Barre

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Barre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Ware River flows through a series of clustered mill villages and hamlets in this central Massachusetts landscape. Modern recreational paths now follow the corridors of the historic rail network, with the Ware River Valley Rail Trl and the Mass Central Rail Trl cutting through the terrain. The map documents numerous distinct settlements such as Heald Village, Mill Village, and White Valley, alongside the larger hubs of Barre and Hubbardston.

Ancestral sites are well-preserved across the quadrangle, including the Buckminster Cem, Nightingale Cem, and Forest Hill Cem. Significant water features like Powder Mill Pond and Wax Factory Pond suggest the area's deep industrial heritage, while the eastern section is defined by the East Branch Ware River and landmarks such as Barre Falls. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations including Mt Jefferson and Prospect Hill.