1885 Map of Worcester
USGS Topo · Published 1885About this map
The State Lunatic Hospital stands as a prominent landmark on the northern edge of the city of Worcester in this late 19th-century landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of early industrial and agricultural settlements connected by the Central Mass. Div. and the Boston & Maine R. R.. To the north, the Sterling Camp Grounds near Sterling Junction highlight the region's historical role as a gathering place, while specialized hamlets like Wire Village in Spencer reflect the era's manufacturing heritage. The map records the early configuration of the Wachusett Reservoir, showing the Stillwater River and Quinapoxet River flowing toward the basin. Elevated terrain features like Wachusett Mt. and Asnebumskit Hill overlook a countryside dotted with now-integrated villages such as Jeffersonville, Eagleville, and Northville.
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