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1975 Map of Orange

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Orange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Millers River cuts a sharp path through the northern landscape of Franklin County, serving as the central axis for the town of Orange. This 1975 orthophotoquad reveals the mid-century spatial organization of the region, where the dense industrial and residential core of the village contrasts with the surrounding timberlands and water bodies. The imagery provides a clear view of the local infrastructure, including a prominent airfield situated on The Plains southeast of the town center.

To the south, the terrain transitions into the protected watershed of the Quabbin Reservoir, a massive man-made feature that redefined the geography of New Salem. The map captures the interface between these managed waters and established settlements like South Athol, along with recreationally significant lakes such as Lake Mattawa and Lake Rohunta. This photographic record is particularly valuable for documenting land use patterns and forest cover before decades of subsequent development.