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1953 Map of Milford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Industrial and residential development centers on the town of Milford, where a dense network of streets like Purchase St and Congress St surround landmarks such as the Armory and St Marys. The landscape transitions from the urban core of Milford and nearby Hopedale to the expansive woodland of Upton State Forest and Whitehall State Forest. These protected lands, along with the Wildlife Research Center, preserve the area's natural hydrology, including Whitehall Reservoir and North Pond.

Genealogists can find numerous resting places throughout the quadrangle, from Maplewood Cem in West Upton to Evergreen Cem near Woodville. The era's infrastructure is reflected in the newly added Massachusetts Turnpike and features like the National Guard Rifle Range. Water-powered history remains visible at Fiske Millpond and along the Mill River, highlighting the long-standing relationship between these Worcester County communities and their local water sources.