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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

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Wachusett Mountain State Reservation dominates the northern landscape of this Worcester County region, where the heights of Wachusett Mountain and Little Wachusett Mtn overlook a complex network of reservoirs and basins. The late 20th-century water infrastructure is highly developed, featuring the massive Wachusett Reservoir and the Quabbin Aqueduct, which support the regional water supply. This era shows the established town centers of Sterling and Princeton alongside smaller historic clusters like Moores Corners and Quinapoxet.

Transportation and utility history are well-preserved, with the Boston and Maine Railroad and Sterling Airport serving as modern landmarks. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds, including the historic Ye Olde Cem and Rural Glen Cem. The presence of the Sterling Camp Grounds and the Minns Wildlife Sanctuary indicates a transition toward recreational and conservation land use as the 20th century drew to a close.