2015 Map of Templeton

About this map

Baldwinville and Otter River anchor the northern landscape of this Worcester County survey, where the Otter River and its numerous tributaries dictate the placement of industry and transport. The area is defined by a series of distinct villages including East Templeton, Partridgeville, and Brooks Village, many connected by the historical rail path through Templeton Station. To the west, the expansive waters of Queen Lake and Stone Bridge Pond suggest a transition into a more recreational or seasonal character, while the eastern edge is dominated by the growth of Gardner and its infrastructure, such as the Gardner Municipal Airport. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain at Mine Hill and through a remarkably dense concentration of burial grounds, from the small Norcross Hill Cem to the larger Wildwood Cem. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by the Perley Brook Reservoir and Otter River Reservoir.