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2018 Map of Sterling

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sterling and its outlying villages are showcased in this modern era survey of Worcester County, where the transition from traditional industry to recreational and residential land use is evident. The Mass Central Rail Trail follows the path of former railroad infrastructure, carving through the landscape near Quinapoxet and crossing the Quinapoxet River Bridge. This repurposing of transit corridors connects several historic settlements, including West Sterling and Sterling Junction, while preserving the spatial orientation of 19th-century rail routes.

Water and topography define the local character, with the Stillwater River and Connelly Brook feeding into the intricate basin systems of the Fall Brook Reservoir and Tuttle Lake. Genealogical interest is concentrated in several sites like the Chocksett Burial Ground and Oak Hill Cem, which stand alongside long-established landmarks such as the Sterling Camp Grounds. From the heights of Justice Hill to the lower reaches near Moores Corners, the map details a landscape of managed woods, scattered farms, and growing suburban outskirts.