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2012 Map of Natick

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Natick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Natick and Weston serve as the primary anchors for this 2012 survey of eastern Massachusetts, a region defined by its historic academic institutions and varied water features. The landscape is dominated by the winding course of the Charles River and a series of prominent reservoirs including Weston Reservoir and Norumbega Reservoir. Higher education is a major land-use component, with the sprawling campuses of Regis College, Brandeis University, and Wellesley College clearly delineated.

Genealogical interest is found in numerous local burial sites, such as the Plain Burying Ground and Linwood Cem, alongside agricultural landmarks like Dowse Orchards and Marino Lookout Farm. The map traces the residential evolution of the area through neighborhoods like Wellesley Farms, Charles River Village, and Morseville, illustrating the transition from independent townships into a cohesive suburban corridor. Infrastructure for both transit and commerce is noted through features like Weston Station and the Commonwealth Shopper shopping center.