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1941 Map of Leicester
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1941 Map of Leicester

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The hills of Worcester County are defined by a network of textile-era settlements and glacial ponds just before the mid-century. Leicester and Spencer anchor the northern landscape, while the industrial corridor of the French River connects Rochdale and North Oxford. This survey, compiled in part from aerial photography, captures the transition from old manufacturing centers to a more recreational and residential landscape, visible in the presence of the Mt Pleasant Golf Club and Hillcrest Country Club. Local history is deeply embedded in the land, from the Clara Barton Home near Oxford Heights to the numerous burial grounds like Bay Path Cem. The hydrography of the region is prominent, featuring the expansive Stiles Reservoir and smaller bodies like Burncoat Pond and Cedar Meadow Pond that once powered local industry. The Boston and Albany RR cuts through the western terrain, serving established towns like Charlton Depot and Charlton City.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1941
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.3 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain