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1967 Map of North Brookfield

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of North Brookfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The town of North Brookfield serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, surrounded by a complex landscape of glacial hills and interconnected waterways. The township is situated among numerous named heights, including Tower Hill, Bell Hill, and Walnut Hill, which dictate the winding paths of local roads. Water management and natural ponds are central to the geography, with Brooks Pond and Adams Pond punctuating the terrain while the Ware River flows through the northwest corner.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of several burial grounds, such as Walnut Grove Cem and Southwest Cem. The map also captures the extent of public lands during this era, specifically the Oakham State Forest and Rutland State Park, showing their relationship to the borders of Barre, New Braintree, and Spencer. The infrastructure of the period is marked by the presence of a High School and the historic Old Turnpike Road.