1975 Map of Winchendon

About this map

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the USGS produced this orthophotoquad capturing the industrial and residential core of Worcester County in the mid-1970s. The image-based map centers on the manufacturing legacy of Winchendon, where the concentrated density of the town center contrasts with the surrounding wooded tracts and water bodies. The Millers River and Otter River cut through the landscape, historically powering the mills that defined local settlements like Waterville and Winchendon Springs. To the north, the New Hampshire border is clearly visible at State Line and near the town of Rindge, while the large expanse of Lake Monomonac dominates the northeastern corner. This specialized format allows researchers to see exact building footprints, clearings, and shoreline conditions as they existed before modern suburban expansion.