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1950 Map of Paxton, 1958 Print
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1950 Map of Paxton

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Asnebumskit Hill and its surrounding ridgelines dominate this central Massachusetts landscape, providing the high-ground context for the water management systems of Worcester County. The mapping reveals a complex network of reservoirs and ponds, including Pine Hill Reservoir and the multi-staged Holden Reservoirs, which illustrate the region's historical reliance on localized water storage. In the industrial pockets to the south, Upper Wire Village and Lower Wire Village mark the manufacturing heritage of Spencer, while the Boston and Maine RR (Abandoned) traces a northern arc through Jefferson and Rutland. Civic life and social history are anchored by institutions like the Veterans Hospital and the State Sanitorium, alongside numerous family-named landmarks and crossroads such as Proctors Corner and Tafts Corner that define the mid-century township boundaries.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain