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1953 Map of Leicester, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Leicester

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Boston and Albany Railroad corridor defines the industrial and transit character of this central Massachusetts landscape, connecting the manufacturing villages of Spencer and Leicester. This mid-century study reveals a region transitioning from its early textile mill roots to a more modern suburban and recreational layout. Significant local landmarks such as the Clara Barton Home and the Masonic Home appear alongside expansive water bodies like Stiles Reservoir and Cedar Meadow Pond. The map documents numerous family-named hills, including Ballard Hill and Denny Hill, which overlook small settlements like Cherry Valley and Rochdale. Large tracts of the Spencer State Forest preserve the wooded character of the western edge, while the nascent path of the Mass Turnpike suggests the coming shift in regional transportation and land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.11 x 20.84 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain