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2021 Map of Holliston

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Holliston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Charles River winds through the southern landscape of this 2021 survey, anchoring the industrial and residential heritage of Medway and West Medway. To the north, the town of Holliston is defined by a dense network of local landmarks, from the central waters of Lake Winthrop and Factory Pond to the surrounding hills like Mt Hollis and Strawberry Hill. The map meticulously preserves the locations of numerous historic burial sites, including the West Burying Ground, Indian Cem, and several parish cemeteries, offering essential data for genealogical research.

The presence of three distinct recreational camps—Workmans Circle Camp, Camp Bob White, and Camp Breezy Meadow—reflects the area's tradition of woodland retreats. Transport history is marked by the Upper Charles Trl following former rail corridors through Braggville Station and Metcalf, while the Bay Circuit Trl skirts the northern boundary near Whitneys. The landscape is further shaped by extensive wetlands like Boggstere Swamp and the Great Black Swamp, which have historically limited development and preserved the character of these New England communities.