2012 Map of Quabbin Reservoir

About this map

The Quabbin Reservoir dominates this landscape, its waters surrounding numerous landforms that were once ridges and hills before the valley was flooded. The Prescott Peninsula stretches southward into the reservoir, containing the remains of old road networks and former community centers like Prescott Center and North Prescott. High points such as Packard Mountain and Prescott Hill overlook the water, while several islands like Mount Zion, Carrick Island, and Leveau Island mark where higher terrain remains above the current shoreline. To the west, the village of Cooleyville sits near the edge of the reservoir basin. Historical traces are visible in the placement of the Mountain View Cem and the route of the Monson Turnpike Rd. The topography is defined by significant landmarks such as The Gorge and Hamilton Orchards, illustrating the region's transition from agricultural and transit-oriented land to a major managed watershed.