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1965 Map of Clinton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Clinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Wachusett Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1960s study, its northern shoreline defining the development of Clinton. This industrial and educational hub is centered around the Nashua River and its various ponds, including Coachlace Pond and Mossy Pond. The presence of Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster and the Convent of the Cenacle underscore the area's significance as a center for religious and higher education.

Infrastructure for the region's growth is evident in the Wachusett Aqueduct and the intersection of major rail lines like the Boston and Maine Railroad. To the north, the Fort Devens Military Reservation and Lancaster State Forest preserve large tracts of open land, while legacy industrial sites such as Ponakin Mill and various gravel pits speak to the long-standing utility of the river valley's natural resources.