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2015 Map of Wilmington

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wilmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Wilmington and its surrounding suburban landscape are defined by a complex network of wetlands and small waterways, including the Shawsheen River and Ipswich River. This 2015 survey illustrates the modern residential density of the Middlesex County corridor, where numerous named neighborhoods like Pinehurst, The Pines, and Pattenville have filled in the gaps between older rail-centric hubs. The importance of the rail history is evident in the cluster of junction points, including Tewksbury Junction, Wilmington Junction, and Lowell Junction, which historically served the industrial and transit needs of northeastern Massachusetts.

Several historic burial grounds are preserved across the landscape, from the Old Center Tewksbury Cem to the Tewksbury State Hospital Cem, providing significant genealogical markers for the area. Recreational features like Silver Lake Town Beach and numerous named hills such as Pinnacle Hill and Snake Hill interrupt the suburban sprawl, reflecting the local topography. This map effectively captures the 21st-century state of a region that grew from distinct railroad crossings into a continuous residential fabric.