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1983 Map of Worcester South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Clark University and Holy Cross College anchor the southern reaches of the city of Worcester, illustrating the academic and institutional footprint that defined the area in the early 1980s. This survey detail captures the convergence of major infrastructure, where the Massachusetts Turnpike meets the industrial corridors of the Conrail and Providence and Worcester railroads. The map reveals a transition from the dense urban neighborhoods of Quinsigamond Village and Stoneville into the fragmented landscapes of Auburn and Leicester.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the high concentration of burial grounds, including the large St Johns Cemetery, Hope Cemetery, and the Swedish and New Swedish cemeteries. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small settlements like Richardson Corners and Charlton City, while the presence of the Oxford Airport and the Bay Path Regional Vocational High Sch highlights the mid-century suburban and regional development patterns of Worcester County.