2018 Map of Webster

About this map

Nichols College sits at the heart of Dudley, Massachusetts, characterizing the educational and civic layout of the southern Worcester County landscape. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by a dense network of water bodies, where the French River and Quinebaug River connect several industrial-era mill villages. Significant water management is evident at the South Charlton Reservoir, Hodges Village Pond, and Buffum Pond, which are surrounded by numerous smaller ponds like Merino Pond and Shepherd Pond. The map reveals the deep historical roots of the area through its many burial grounds, including the Corbin Cem and Village Cem. Spanning the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, the terrain transitions from the hills of Dresser Hill and Bonners Hill toward the valleys of South Charlton and Wilsonville, illustrating the spatial relationship between old family farmsteads and modern infrastructure like the Dresser Hill Airport.