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2018 Map of Ware

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ware
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ware and its surrounding hill country are defined by the winding course of the Ware River, which flows through the industrial and agricultural heart of Hampshire and Worcester Counties. The landscape is dotted with small settlements like Gilbertville, Wheelwright, and Hardwick, each connected by a network of rural routes such as Greenwich Rd and New Braintree Rd. One of the most distinctive landmarks is the Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge, which spans the river at the county line, preserving a traditional piece of New England transportation history.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the quadrangle, including Aspen Grove Cem, Mount Carmel Cem, and Saint Aloysius Cem. The terrain rises toward numerous local peaks such as Ragged Hill and Mandell Hill, while water bodies like Wickaboag Pond and the extensive Winimusset Brook basin drainage illustrate the complex hydrology of the region. The map also captures local infrastructure like the Ware Airport, providing a modern contrast to the older crossroads and family-named hills.