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1946 Map of North Brookfield

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of North Brookfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

North Brookfield serves as the primary hub of this mid-century survey, situated at a busy intersection of routes including the New Braintree Road and Barre Road. The landscape is characterized by a dense concentration of hills, such as Tower Hill and Tarbell Hill, which dictate the winding paths of the local infrastructure. The Boston and Albany RR cuts through the southern portion of the area near Hillsville, illustrating the rail-dependent economy that connected these Worcester County townships to broader markets.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including several family-named burial grounds like the Gaffeney Cem and Hale Cem. The presence of the Port Hill Sch and numerous small water bodies like Horse Pond and Cusky Pond provides a granular view of rural life before the post-war expansion significantly altered the local character. The network of "Old Turnpike" roads and river systems, including the Sevenmile River, further highlights the historic travel patterns of the region.