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2012 Map of Sterling

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sterling and its surrounding Worcester County villages are centered within a landscape defined by glacial ponds and local agriculture. The Stillwater River and Justice Brook flow through a region punctuated by small hills like Justice Hill and Ross Hill, where historic farms such as Sholan Farms and Clearview Farm maintain the area’s rural character. The map details the proximity of West Washacum Pond and East Washacum Pond, highlighting the seasonal and community significance of the Sterling Camp Grounds nearby.

Transport and community infrastructure are well-documented, from the Sterling Airport to the cluster of hamlets including West Sterling, Sterling Junction, and Moores Corners. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including the West Sterling Cem, Chocksett Cem, and Legge Cem. The southern edge of the sheet touches the upper reaches of the Wachusett Reservoir at Oakdale, showing the intersection of rail lines and waterways that once fueled the local economy.