2024 Map of Sterling

About this map

Sterling and its surrounding villages in Worcester County occupy a landscape defined by the drainage of the Stillwater River and the Quinapoxet River. This modern survey details the geographic relationship between long-established settlements like West Sterling and East Princeton and the persistent infrastructure of the Mass Central/MCRT-Trl, which follows the rail corridors that once powered the local economy. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites, ranging from the central Chocksett Burial Ground to the outlying Parker 1 Burying Ground Cem. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent drumlins and hills, including Fitch Hill and Rowley Hill, which overlook significant water bodies like West Waushacum Pond and the Thomas Basin. The map also highlights local transportation and recreation landmarks such as the Sterling Airport and the Sterling Camp Grounds, reflecting the area's mix of residential pockets and conserved open spaces.