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1968 Map of Milford

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Charles River and Mill River anchor the industrial and natural landscape of south-central Massachusetts in this late-1960s survey, updated with late-1970s development patterns. The town of Milford serves as a dense hub of civic life, featuring numerous educational institutions such as the Milford High School, St. Marys School, and the Sacred Heart School. To the west and north, the landscape transitions from the urbanized centers of Hopedale and Upton to the protected woodlands of Upton State Forest and Whitehall State Park.

Evidence of the region's infrastructure is visible in the expansion of Interstate 495 and the presence of the Conrail lines, which reflect the era's evolving transportation network. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies numerous historic burial grounds including Evergreen Cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery, and the Old Pioneer Cemetery. The inclusion of landmarks like the Milford Country Club and the Radio Tower near Silver Hill provides specific points of reference for the mid-century suburban character of the region.