2015 Map of Sterling

About this map

The Stillwater River drainage basin forms the heart of this landscape, flowing south through West Sterling and Moores Corners toward the Thomas Basin. The area is characterized by a high density of water management features, including the Fall Brook Reservoir, Heywood Reservoir, and the Upper Lynde Basin Reservoir, which reflect the region's importance to the metropolitan water supply. Genealogy researchers will find several well-documented burial grounds such as Chocksett Cem and Oak Hill Cem near the town center of Sterling. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations like Justice Hill and Fitch Hill, while the rail corridor passing through Sterling Junction and Oakdale indicates the historical transportation network that once fueled local industry and connectivity within Worcester County.