2015 Map of Quabbin Reservoir

About this map

Quabbin Reservoir dominates the landscape in this 2015 study, its waters surrounding a series of high ridges and isolated islands that were once part of the vibrant towns of the Swift River Valley. The Prescott Peninsula remains a prominent landform, home to the sites of North Prescott and Prescott Center, and the Mountain View Cem. Topographical detail reveals the complex geography of the reservoir, from the deep waters of The Gorge to the heights of Mt Zion and Soapstone Hill. On the western edge, the New England National Scenic Trail winds through the hills near Cooleyville, while the eastern shore is marked by the West Branch Fever Brook. This modern survey provides a clear view of the protected watershed, detailing the named peaks and islands like Carrick Island and Snell Island that define this unique interior Massachusetts wilderness.