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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

The hills of central Worcester County are meticulously documented in this 1980s topographic record, showing the established communities of North Brookfield, Hardwick, and New Braintree during a period of agricultural and institutional stability. The landscape is defined by its many summits, from Mandell Hill to Ragged Hill, interspersed with water features like Hardwick Pond and the Quaboag River in the south. The presence of specialized institutions is a notable characteristic of this era, including the St Josephs Abbey complex, Pioneer Valley Academy, and the Eagle Hill Sch in Hardwick.

Transportation corridors like the Central Massachusetts RR and the Old Turnpike trace the region's historical development patterns through towns like Wheelwright and Gilbertville. For the local historian, the map preserves the exact locations of numerous neighborhood burial grounds, such as Aspen Grove Cemetery and Southwest Cem, alongside legacy landmarks like the Oldham Center School and various sandpits that reflect the local geological industry.