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2018 Map of Worcester North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Worcester North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Worcester and its northern suburbs are defined by a complex landscape of early industrial settlements and modern academic hubs. Traditional manufacturing footprints at Canada Mills and Chaffinville sit alongside numerous colleges, including Assumption College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The eastern edge of the map is dominated by the Wachusett Reservoir and South Bay, providing a clear boundary to the dense neighborhoods of Greendale and Burncoat.

Transit corridors like the Providence & Worcester RR and I-190 cut through the terrain, connecting established districts like Tatnuck and Holden Center to the city core. This map illustrates the transition from the mill-based economies of the Quinapoxet River valley to a diverse urban center. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Rural Cem and Crematory and Grove Cem, while the Worcester Regional Airport occupies the high ground on the western periphery.