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2018 Map of Palmer

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Palmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Palmer and the industrial corridors of the Ware River and Quaboag River anchor this topographic study of south-central Massachusetts. The landscape is defined by its early 19th-century manufacturing hubs, where the confluence of three rivers birthed the textile centers of Bondsville, Thorndike, and Three Rivers. These settlements are linked by historic thoroughfares like Main St and Palmer Rd, while the surrounding terrain is marked by significant high points including Mt Dumplin, Chicopee Mtn, and Bald Peak.

Genealogists can find numerous burial grounds reflecting the town’s long history, from the Palmer Center Cem to religious sites like Saint Anns Cem and Saints Peter and Paul Cem. The northern section reveals the regulated waters of the Swift River Reservoir and Ware River Reservoir, while southern landmarks like Fays Bridge and Tenneyville document the continued importance of the Chicopee River valley to local commerce and transport.