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1954 Map of Petersham, 1958 Print
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1954 Map of Petersham

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Harvard Forest dominates much of this central Massachusetts landscape, providing a lush backdrop for the historic village of Petersham. At the mid-century, the area remained deeply connected to its agricultural and institutional roots, as evidenced by the Maria Assumpta Academy and numerous family burial grounds like Doubleday Cem and Ledgeville Cem. The map illustrates a significant era of water management, featuring the eastern edge of the Quabbin Reservoir and the subterranean path of the Quabbin Aqueduct. This intersection of protected forestry and large-scale utility infrastructure defines the local geography. Small crossroads settlements like Bassets Corner and the older lanes of Nichewaug are preserved in their post-war state, linked by a network of rural routes including Old Stage Road and Rutland Road.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain