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1960 Map of Worcester South

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Worcester South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Clark University and Holy Cross College anchor the northern landscape of this Worcester county survey, illustrating the dense urban and institutional development of the early 1960s. The map documents the intricate rail network of the era, featuring the New York Central and the New York New Haven and Hartford lines as they navigate industrial corridors near Quinsigamond Village and South Worcester. Substantial land use is dedicated to historical burial grounds, including the expansive Hope Cemetery, Swedish Cem, and Notre Dame Cemetery, which provide significant data for genealogical research.

Industrial legacy is evident at the Millbury Woolen Pd and various gravel operations like the Sand and Gravel Pit near North Oxford. Beyond the city limits, the terrain shifts to the water-rich landscapes of Singletary Pond, Ramshorn Pond, and the Dark Brook Reservoir. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Pigeon Hill and Federal Hill, reveal the transitional character of the region as it moves from the dense urban center of Webster Square into the outlying townships of Auburn, Millbury, and Sutton.