1975 Map of Templeton

About this map

Baldwinville and the winding Otter River define the northern corridor of this 1970s orthophotoquad, which captures the Worcester County landscape through high-altitude aerial imagery. This specific format replaces traditional topographic lines with a rectified photographic view, allowing researchers to see the exact footprint of industrial and residential development during the mid-seventies. In the central region, the town of Templeton sits near the interchange of major local highways, while the western edge is dominated by the sprawling waters of the Birch Hill Reservoir. Further south, the landscape transitions toward the more secluded Goulding Village and the clear boundaries of Queen Lake, illustrating the varied land use between dense woodland and established mill towns. The inclusion of the Burnshirt River drainage provides a detailed look at the watershed patterns that have long influenced the region's geography and settlement.