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1966 Map of Westford

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Westford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The industrial and educational foundations of Westford are evident in this mid-1960s study, which highlights the transition from a rail-dependent economy to suburban growth. The sheet traces the Boston and Maine Railroad through Forge Village and Graniteville, alongside many specialized burial grounds like Russian Cem and St Catherine Cem. Significant institutions of the period, including Westford Academy and Littleton High Sch, anchor the local community centers.

Water-driven geography is a defining trait, with numerous ponds such as Nagog Pond, Forge Pond, and Nabnasset Pond dotting the landscape. The proliferation of Gravel Pits and several Quarry sites suggests a terrain heavily shaped by extraction and development. To the east, the natural borders of the Carlisle State Forest provide a contrast to the increasingly busy transportation corridors of Littleton and Chelmsford.