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1944 Map of Quabbin Reservoir
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1944 Map of Quabbin Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Quabbin Reservoir defines this landscape in the early 1940s, shown shortly after the flooding that fundamentally reshaped the borders of Franklin and Worcester counties. The map documents the remnants of high-ground settlements and hills that became islands or peninsulas within the vast water project. To the west, North Prescott and Cooleyville appear as high-elevation outposts above the rising waterline. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Packard Mtn, Bials Hill, and Mt Pleasant, while Soapstone Hill and Rattlesnake Hill rise sharply from the reservoir's eastern edges. This topography reveals the significant transition from the historic river valleys to the artificial shoreline, capturing the area in its first years as a completed public works project.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions15.27 x 19.99 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain