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1983 Map of Worcester South, 1984 Print
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1983 Map of Worcester South

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Clara Barton Birthplace stands as a significant historical landmark in this region south of Worcester, where industrial corridors and suburban growth meet the wooded hills of central Massachusetts. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Massachusetts Turnpike and major interchanges that link Auburn, Millbury, and Oxford. While modern transit dominates the center, older patterns of settlement remain visible in the dense clusters of cemeteries like Hope Cemetery, Notre Dame Cemetery, and St Johns Cemetery, serving the diverse communities of Quinsigamond Village and Webster Square. Educational and religious institutions such as the College of the Holy Cross and St Josephs Ch occupy prominent positions near the city limits. Moving west toward Spencer and Leicester, the terrain shifts toward conservation lands like Spencer State Forest and numerous water bodies, including Stiles Reservoir and Cedar Meadow Pond, which supported earlier mill industries in villages like Rochdale and Cherry Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions38.5 x 24 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain