2024 Map of Paxton

About this map

The hills of Paxton and surrounding Worcester County reveal a landscape heavily defined by its water resources and institutional history. A complex system of reservoirs, including Kettle Brook Reservoir Number One through Number Four, Pine Hill Reservoir, and Kendall Reservoir, underscores the regional importance of these uplands for municipal supply. The settlement pattern remains concentrated around historic crossroads and village centers such as West Rutland, Jefferson, and the distinct industrial lineage suggested by Upper Wire Village and Lower Wire Village. Academic and municipal landmarks like Anna Maria College and the Worcester Regional Airport are prominent, while smaller-scale history is preserved at the Quaker Cem and Mooreland Cem. High points like Asnebumskit Hill and Turkey Hill rise above numerous brooks, including Turkey Brook and Asnebumskit Brook, which drain this elevated central Massachusetts terrain.