2021 Map of Shrewsbury

About this map

Shrewsbury sits at the heart of this Worcester County landscape, characterized by a series of prominent drumlins and ridges like Green Hill and Prospect Hill. The region's hydrological complexity is evident in the sprawling Wachusett Reservoir to the northwest and the winding course of the Assabet River, which feeds into the Northborough Reservoir. These water systems, alongside smaller bodies like Lake Quinsigamond and Rocky Pond, historically shaped the development of settlements such as Northborough, Marlborough, and Boylston Center. Transport corridors, including the CSX rail line and major thoroughfares like the Turnpike Rd, cut through the terrain, illustrating the area's role as a vital connector. Local heritage is preserved in numerous burial sites, including the Old Burial Ground Cem and the Grafton State Hospital Memorial Cem, which offer significant touchpoints for genealogical research and local history studies in these long-established Massachusetts towns.