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2012 Map of Blue Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Blue Hill Range defines the northern topography of this region, featuring prominent heights like Great Blue Hill and Chickatawbut Hill. This natural barrier shaped the development of the surrounding communities, creating a corridor for the Blue Hill River and major transit routes that navigate through Wildcat Notch. The landscape is a mix of dense residential planning in Quincy Center and South Braintree contrasted against the preserved open spaces of Camp Sayre and the Hollis Memorial Golf Course.

Genealogists can find numerous historical burial sites, including Saint Josephs Cem and Lakeside Cem, marking the early settlement patterns of Randolph and Stoughton. The water systems are particularly complex, with the Great Pond Upper Reservoir and Ponkapoag Pond serving as central hydrologic features. Cultural and educational institutions like Curry College and Massasoit College at Blue Hills anchor the suburban neighborhoods.