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2015 Map of Gardner

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gardner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The industrial and residential core of Gardner dominates the western portion of this Worcester County landscape, while the village of Westminster and its surrounding hill country define the eastern reach. The region is characterized by a high density of water bodies and reservoirs, including the expansive Mare Meadow Reservoir and Wrights Reservoir, which once powered the manufacturing base of the "Chair City." Academic landmarks such as Mt Wachusett Community College and community hubs like Olde English Village and Bakers Grove reflect the modern development of the area.

Smaller settlements and recreational camps, including South Ashburnham and Camp Collier, are situated among prominent terrain features such as Beech Hill and Barber Hill. The map also documents important local history through sites like Woodside Cemetery and Green Bower Cemetery, while newer residential enclaves such as Manty Ranta and Leino Park illustrate the 21st-century footprint of these central Massachusetts towns.