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1975 Map of Worcester South, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Worcester South

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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The industrial corridor south of Worcester is captured in this orthophotomap during the mid-1970s, revealing the dense urban sprawl transitioning into the wooded hills of Worcester County. The Blackstone River and Middle River define the valley’s historical industrial backbone, as the imagery shows the complex intersection of interstate highways and rail lines that replaced earlier canal and mill infrastructure. Commercial and residential development is concentrated around Auburn and the northern reach of Oxford, while the surrounding landscape retains pockets of deep forest and water bodies like Dark Brook Reservoir. Smaller historic nodes like Bramanville and Millbury remain distinct within the growing metropolitan footprint, offering a detailed look at the region’s mid-century suburbanization and its relationship to the older river-town settlements of West Auburn.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain