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2018 Map of Fitchburg

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fitchburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fitchburg and Leominster dominate this landscape, showcasing the dense residential and industrial corridors of Worcester County. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, such as Rollstone Hill, Mt Elam, and the Monoosnoc Hills, which provide a sharp contrast to the urban valley floors. Water management is a central theme, with numerous impoundments including Falulah Reservoir, Notown Reservoir, and Haynes Reservoir dotting the hillsides, feeding the North Nashua River and its various tributaries. Transportation infrastructure, including the Pan Am Railways corridor and Fitchburg Municipal Airport, highlights the area's role as a regional hub.

Local history is preserved in several significant sites, from the academic grounds of Fitchburg State Univ to the quiet acreage of Saint Joseph Cem and Hill Cem. Small outlying communities like Waites Corner and West Leominster maintain their identity alongside larger developments, while the southwestern corner features landmarks like Redemption Rock, reflecting the area's deeper heritage. The map documents the intricate street networks of the 21st century alongside the preserved hills that have long shaped the region's character.