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1982 Map of North Brookfield

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of North Brookfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Central Massachusetts villages like North Brookfield and Hardwick define the character of this 1980s landscape, where industrial remnants meet expansive wildlife conservation areas. The Ware River flows through the western terrain, flanked by the Ware River Wildlife Management Area and the historic settlement of Gilbertville. This era shows a community still anchored by its traditional institutions, including the prominent St Josephs Abbey and Pioneer Valley Academy.

Local transportation and industry are represented by the Conrail and Boston and Maine Railroad lines, alongside the Barre-Hiller Airport. The map traces a topography marked by numerous named peaks such as Ruggles Hill and Ragged Hill, while the Oakham State Forest and Rutland State Park preserve large tracts of timberland. Genealogists can locate several family and town burial grounds, including Southwest Cem and Walnut Grove Cem, providing a detailed spatial record of the region's heritage.