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1988 Map of Sterling

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Wachusett Mountain towers over this central Massachusetts landscape, serving as a focal point for the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation and its network of ski lifts. The map documents a region defined by its water management and recreation, from the massive Wachusett Reservoir in the southeast to smaller impoundments like Quinapoxet Reservoir and Muschopauge Pond. The transition from rural forest to established village centers is evident in settlements like Sterling and Princeton.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the Boston and Maine Railroad corridor and the long-distance Midstate Trail. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Woodlawn Cem and High Plain Cem, while the inclusion of the Sterling Camp Grounds and Sterling Airport reflects the area's mid-century development as a hub for both seasonal gathering and local infrastructure.