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1983 Map of Worcester North

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Worcester North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Worcester and its northern suburbs are documented in this detailed 1980s landscape, showing the city's transition from an industrial center to a hub of education and healthcare. The map captures prominent institutional grounds including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Assumption College, and the sprawling Worcester State Hospital. To the west and north, the terrain rises into the hills of Paxton and Holden, where numerous water bodies like Holden Reservoir No. 1 and Eagle Lake dominate the geography.

Transport and public works infrastructure is well-defined, featuring the Worcester Municipal Airport and the tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad. Smaller settlements such as Jefferson, Rutland Heights, and Chaffinville maintain their distinct identities amidst the growing suburban reach of the city. Notable landmarks like the Rutland Heights Hospital and the Rural Cemetery provide specific points of interest for those researching local family history or institutional development in central Massachusetts.