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1954 Map of Winchendon

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Winchendon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The industrial and mill history of northern Worcester County is evident across this mid-century landscape, centered on the complex of Whitney Pond and Whites Mill Pond. Several distinct settlements such as Waterville, Hydeville, and Bullardville line the local waterways, showing the dense development of the period. The Boston and Maine railroad serves as the primary corridor for movement, cutting through the terrain alongside the Millers River.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here, with several family-named landmarks and institutions like the Woodcock Sch, Marvin Sch, and Riverside Cem clearly marked. The topography transitions from the high ground of Benjamin Hill and Nineteenth Hill down to the lowland marshes of the Otter River State Forest. Notable water bodies such as Lake Monomonac and Sip Pond straddle the New Hampshire Massachusetts state line, illustrating the interconnected geography of the Monadnock region.