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2012 Map of Reading

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Reading
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Quannapowitt and the Saugus River define the southern landscape of this corridor north of Boston, where the towns of Reading, Wakefield, and Lynnfield meet. The geography is marked by a complex network of glacial ponds and wetlands, including Martins Pond, Pillings Pond, and the Ipswich River Reservoir. To the north, the Ipswich River meanders past North Reading and South Middleton, while the Harold Parker Rd area provides a glimpse into the managed conservation land near Brackett Pond.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant burial sites throughout the area, from the Flint Burying Ground and Oakdale Cem in the north to the Temple Israel Cem and Lakeside Cem near the Wakefield town center. The map documents the residential expansion of the early 21st century, visible in developments like Brigadoon Village and the industrial presence at the Lakeside Office Park near Monk Island.