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2012 Map of Wrentham

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wrentham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wrentham and its surrounding villages in Norfolk County are defined by a dense network of water bodies and historical crossroads. The landscape is punctuated by numerous mill-era remnants, including City Mills Pond and Foundry Pond, reflecting a legacy of small-scale industry powered by the Stony Brook and Mill River. These waterways connect several distinct settlements such as Shepardville, Wampum Corner, and Pondville.

Genealogical interest is high given the preservation of several local burying grounds, notably the Quaker Cem and South Burial Ground Cem. The terrain rises at landmarks like Pinnacle Hill and Knuckup Hill, while the local infrastructure includes institutional sites such as the State Correctional Institute and the Massachusetts Correctional Institute Walpole. From the Neponset Reservoir in the east to Lake Pearl in the west, this map captures the transition of a traditional Massachusetts town into a modern suburban hub while maintaining its historical geographic markers.