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1937 Map of Leicester

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Leicester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Leicester and its surrounding Worcester County townships are defined by a complex landscape of glacial hills and industrious mill settlements in this 1937 survey. The industrial legacy of the region is evident in the concentration of village clusters like Cherry Valley and Rochdale, which grew alongside water sources and the Albany & Boston RR. Social and community structures are well-documented, from the Clark Barton Home and Charlton Home Farm to local educational landmarks such as School No 4 and the Woodward Sch.

Water management for power and recreation is a primary theme, with significant bodies such as Stiles Reservoir, Burncoat Pond, and Cedar Meadow Pond punctuating the topography. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Hillcrest Country Club and the Mt Pleasant Golf Club. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including Pine Grove Cem and Bay Path Cem, which anchor the various village centers of Charlton Center, Spencer, and North Oxford.