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1975 Map of Shirley

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Nashua River winds through the southeastern reaches of this Worcester County landscape, defining the industrial and natural geography of the mid-1970s. This orthophotoquad provides an unvarnished aerial view of North Central Massachusetts, where the residential expansion of Lunenburg and the urban fringes of Leominster meet a patchwork of dense woodlands and significant water bodies. Notable landmarks like Whalom Lake and Hickory Hills Lake stand out clearly in the photographic grain, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on its lakes and rivers for both recreation and industry. The convergence of the Squannacook River and the larger Nashua system near Shirley illustrates the classic New England pattern of river-valley settlement. Researchers can observe the mid-century road network as it begins to cut through the older agricultural and forested tracts, offering a precise visual record of the land before further modern development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain