1975 Map of Leicester, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Leicester

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Forests and small-scale agriculture dominate the landscape between Spencer and Leicester in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this aerial perspective reveals the exact footprint of central Massachusetts mill villages and expanding residential corridors during a period of transition. The dense clusters of Rochdale and Greenville are clearly visible alongside the winding secondary roads that connect these historic settlements. Further south, the map details the layout of Charlton and Charlton City, showing the relationship between established town centers and the encroaching wooded areas. The inclusion of Mystic Grove and North Oxford provides a look at the early phases of suburban infill, where new developments began to intersect with the region's traditional industrial and agricultural roots.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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