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2018 Map of Leicester

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The French River and Kettle Brook drain this portion of Worcester County, where textile-era villages and agricultural hamlets persist alongside modern transportation corridors. Industrial remnants like Cider Millpond and Watson Millpond near Spencer hint at the water-powered history of the region. The landscape is dotted with small-scale settlements such as Charlton Depot, Rochdale, and Richardson Corners, each reflecting the area's transition from 19th-century mill towns to contemporary residential communities.

Genealogists can find several historic burial grounds, including Pine Grove Cem and Saint Josephs Cem. The map also highlights a recreational character through summer camps and large water bodies like Stiles Reservoir and Burncoat Pond. Topography is defined by a series of prominent hills, such as Gately Hill and Beacon Hill, which helped dictate the winding paths of roads like the Old Stafford Tpke and Worcester Rd.