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1990 Map of Shutesbury

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Shutesbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Quabbin Reservoir dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its expansive waters surrounding numerous islands like Mount L and Mount Zion. The geography here reflects the dramatic mid-20th-century transformation of the Swift River Valley, where former town centers such as Prescott Center and North Prescott were partially submerged or isolated by the reservoir's creation. On the mainland to the west, the village of Shutesbury serves as a hub, connected by a network of rural routes including Pelham Rd and Wendell Road.

The terrain is defined by high ridges and summits like Brushy Mountain and Mt Orient, interspersed with smaller water bodies such as Atkins Reservoir and Lake Wyola. Much of the land is preserved within the Shutesbury State Forest and the Federated Womens Club State Forest. Historical traces remain in the form of old burial grounds like Fairview Cem and West Cem, as well as small settlements such as Locks Village and Dudleyville that survived the valley's flooding.