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1971 Map of Winchendon

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Winchendon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Millers River flows through a landscape defined by New England industrial centers and rural outposts in this 1971 revision. The primary settlement of Winchendon serves as the hub, surrounded by smaller communities such as Waterville, Hydeville, and Winchendon Springs. These villages reflect a history tied to the water and the rail, with the Boston and Maine Railroad cutting through the terrain. To the south, the massive footprint of the Birch Hill Dam and the Otter River State Forest indicates a shift toward conservation and flood control.

Local history is preserved in numerous burial sites, from the centrally located Riverside Cem and Calvary Cem to the remote Robbins Burial Ground near the state line. Topographical features like Benjamin Hill and Mt Pleasant overlook a network of old thoroughfares, including Old Turnpike Rd and Telephone Road. The map also details early educational and industrial sites, such as the Murdock High Sch and Whites Mill near Lake Monomonac.