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1988 Map of Hudson

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Hudson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Nashua River winds through this central Massachusetts corridor, anchoring a landscape where the industrial heritage of Clinton and Hudson meets the institutional presence of the Fort Devens Military Reservation. In the south, the massive Wachusett Reservoir dominates the terrain, its waters bordering Cemetery Island and Greenhalge Point. The map captures a moment in the late 20th century where traditional town centers like Lancaster and Bolton remain distinct amidst evolving suburban infrastructure and the Boston and Maine rail lines.

Genealogists and local historians can locate civic landmarks including the Hudson Town Hall and the District Courthouse, alongside numerous local burial grounds such as Woodlawn Cem and Old Settlers Cem. The geography is further defined by a series of named elevations, from Wataquadock Hill to Rattlesnake Hill, which separate the river valleys from the expanding transportation network of the Interchange 26 corridor.