2015 Map of Petersham

About this map

Dana Center and the eastern reaches of the Quabbin Reservoir define this portion of Worcester County, where the landscape is marked by the legacy of mid-20th-century water management. The area is dense with family-named burial grounds and topographical landmarks, including Miles Holden Cem and Taylor Cem, providing significant touchpoints for genealogical research. Numerous hills like Camels Hump Hill, Raccoon Hill, and Bald Hill rise between the drainages of the East Branch Fever Brook and Moccasin Brook. The settlement of Petersham serves as a central hub, connected by a network of historic roads such as Old Dana Rd and Hardwick Rd that reflect the traditional travel patterns of central Massachusetts before modern highway expansion.