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2021 Map of Templeton

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Templeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

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Gardner and the surrounding Worcester County townships are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and narrow river valleys. The Otter River and Burnshirt River systems meander through a terrain of named rises such as Norcross Hill and Elliott Hill, which historically dictated the placement of early settlements like Baldwinville and East Templeton. The modern landscape reveals a transition from industry to recreation, where the Ware River Valley Rail Trl now follows the path of former rail commerce through Templeton Station.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Center Burial Ground Cem in Templeton to the clustered Saint Johns Cem, Saint Josephs Cem, and Notre Dame Cem on the outskirts of Gardner. The infrastructure of the area is further anchored by the Gardner Municipal Airport and a series of water bodies including Queen Lake and Perley Brook Reservoir, illustrating the area's continued reliance on its varied hydrography.