1966 Map of Reading

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Lake Quannapowitt and the headwaters of the Saugus River anchor this 1960s study of the North Shore's expanding suburban landscape. The map shows the established centers of Reading and Wakefield transitioning from early industrial hubs to residential corridors, a shift evidenced by the numerous local schools like Eaton Sch and the Veterans Memorial Sch. To the north, the sprawling Harold Parker State Forest and the Camp Curtis Guild National Guard Reservation provide a sharp contrast to the dense neighborhoods, preserving a significant portion of the region's wetland and woodland character. This era records the heavy imprint of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the newly developed Interstate 93 corridor, which reshaped local travel. Smaller settlements like Brigadoon Village and the rural reaches of Middleton appear alongside legacy features such as Riverside Cem and Lakeside Cem.