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2012 Map of Billerica

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Chelmsford and Billerica anchor this 2012 survey, which details a landscape where suburban growth meets preserved early American history. The Concord River winds through the center of the sheet, connecting neighborhoods like River Pines and Riverside while passing beneath modern highway corridors. Significant local history is preserved in sites like the Forefathers Burying Ground in Chelmsford Center and the extensive Edson Cem near South Lowell.

Hydrological features define the terrain between these established towns, from the industrial heritage of the Russell Millpond to the recreational spaces around Nutting Lake. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of River Meadow Brook and Shawsheen River, alongside landmarks such as Robbins Hill and Gilson Hill. This record provides an exact look at the 21st-century residential expansion of Middlesex County while maintaining the footprint of its founding settlements.