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1970s Maps of Berkshire County, Massachusetts

Explore 46 historic maps of Berkshire County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Berkshire County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Berkshire County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Berkshire County, MA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Plainfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts highlands of the early 1970s reveal a landscape of dense state forests and quiet upland hamlets. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family burial grounds like Hilltop Cem or explore landmarks such as Windsor Jambs and Plainfield Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1972 Map of Worthington, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Worthington, 1973 Print
    1972 Worthington
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of Hampshire County remained a landscape of quiet hill towns and river valleys in the early seventies. Genealogists can trace family lines through the Bryant Homestead, the Starkweather Hill Sch, and several rural burial grounds like Dawes Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1973 Map of Great Barrington, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Great Barrington, 1974 Print
    1973 Great Barrington
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic Valley in the early seventies shows a maturing Berkshire landscape where industry, education, and recreation meet. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Elmwood Cemetery and the Avalon School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of East Lee, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of East Lee, 1974 Print
    1973 East Lee
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires in the early seventies reveal a rugged landscape of state forests and river-valley industry. Trace the historic route of the Penn Central railroad through Lenox Dale or locate the path of the Appalachian Trail near Goose Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1973 Map of Otis, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Otis, 1974 Print
    1973 Otis
    1974 Print · USGS
    The southern Berkshire hills in the early 1970s show a landscape of expansive state forests and growing recreational hubs like the Otis Reservoir. Researchers can trace old transportation routes including an Old Railroad Grade or find family history at West Center Cem and Beech Plain Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1973 Map of State Line, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of State Line, 1974 Print
    1973 State Line
    1974 Print · USGS
    The New York-Massachusetts state line in the early 1970s shows a high-country landscape shaped by early mining and modern transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad or locate old burial grounds like St Patricks Cem and the West Stockbridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1973 Map of Egremont, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Egremont, 1974 Print
    1973 Egremont
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the New York border in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of mountain forests and valley settlements. Researchers can locate Simon's Rock Early College, trace the Appalachian Trail, and find the Battlesite Mon near South Egremont.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1973 Map of Stockbridge, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Stockbridge, 1974 Print
    1973 Stockbridge
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires come alive in this early 1970s survey of the Housatonic River valley and its storied cultural institutions. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Tanglewood Auditorium, locate the Chesterwood Museum, or find family names at Stockbridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1973 Map of Monterey, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Monterey, 1974 Print
    1973 Monterey
    1974 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County in the early seventies is a landscape of state forests and quiet upland settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Old Center Cem or locate historic sites like Marlboro Academy and Shaker Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1973 Map of Becket, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Becket, 1974 Print
    1973 Becket
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands in the early seventies show a blend of historic hill towns and established cultural landmarks like Jacobs Pillow. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Bonny Rigg Corners to the Washington Church and Middlefield center.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1973 Map of Pittsfield East, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pittsfield East, 1975 Print
    1973 Pittsfield East
    1975 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Berkshires comes into focus in the 1970s, as the mills of Dalton and the urban streets of Pittsfield meet the rising forest. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate family sites at Fairview Cem and St Helenas Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Williamstown
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires come alive in the early seventies as academic life at Williams College meets the high peaks of the Mt Greylock State Reservation. Researchers can trace old family lands like Mt Hope Farm, find quiet cemeteries like Southlawn Cem, and follow the historic Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1973 Map of Cheshire, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cheshire, 1975 Print
    1973 Cheshire
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high Berkshires meet the industrial Hoosic River valley in the early seventies, capturing a landscape of mountain trails and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Mt Greylock or locate ancestral sites like the Riverside Cem and Talcott Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 North Adams
    1975 Print · USGS
    North Adams and its neighboring mountain townships are shown in the early seventies, a landscape where industrial valleys meet state forest peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes through the Hoosac Tunnel or locate ancestral sites like Hillside Cem and Briggsville.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1973 Map of Canaan, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Canaan, 1975 Print
    1973 Canaan
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Taconic Range borderlands in the early seventies feature a mix of racing culture and historic valley settlements. Trace the grounds of the Lebanon Valley Speedway or locate family sites at the Cemetery of the Evergreens and Canaan Center.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1973 Map of Pittsfield West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Pittsfield West, 1975 Print
    1973 Pittsfield West
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the Taconic Range in the 1970s as urban growth pushes west into the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Shaker Village, locate St Josephs Cemetery, and find old camps like Camp Marion White.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1973 Map of Hancock, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Hancock, 1975 Print
    1973 Hancock
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-New York borderlands in the early 1970s feature a blend of deep-rooted valley settlements and developing alpine recreation. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic sites like Hancock Central Sch and St Josephs Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1973 Map of Peru, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Peru, 1975 Print
    1973 Peru
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands in the early seventies reveal a landscape of summer camps and state forests. Genealogists can locate family plots at South Cem or Perry Cem, while historians can trace the Penn Central line and the shores of Ashmere Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Rowe
    1975 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's northwestern highlands appear in the 1970s as a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-bore rail engineering. You can trace the path of the Mohawk Trail, locate the Hoosac Tunnel entrance, and find small family landmarks like West Cem and Phelps Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1973 Map of Windsor, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Windsor, 1975 Print
    1973 Windsor
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires transition from the industrial valley of Adams into the high forest lands of Savoy and Windsor during the early 1970s. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites at Bellevue Cemetery or explore landmarks like Memorial Tower and Borden Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1973 Map of Berlin, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Berlin, 1975 Print
    1973 Berlin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County’s eastern border comes to life in the early 1970s as small valley towns sit beneath the high peaks of the Taconic Range. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Moses Cem, Browns Cem, and the various hollows of Petersburg and Berlin.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1975 Map of Peru, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Peru, 1981 Print
    1975 Peru
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are captured in the mid-seventies in this detailed orthophoto survey. Local researchers can trace the rural road networks and lakeside developments around Ashmere Lake, Hinsdale, and the town center of Peru.
  67. 1975 Map of Otis, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Otis, 1981 Print
    1975 Otis
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills are captured in the mid-seventies through this aerial survey, showcasing a landscape of dense forests and large water bodies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads connecting Otis, East Otis, and Algerie Four Corners near the expansive Otis Reservoir.
  70. 1975 Map of Pittsfield East, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Pittsfield East, 1981 Print
    1975 Pittsfield East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills in the mid-seventies come into sharp focus in this aerial orthophoto of the area east of Pittsfield. Researchers can trace the industrial and residential corridors along the Housatonic River through Dalton and Hinsdale.
  73. 1975 Map of Ashley Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashley Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashley Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire valley on the Connecticut border is shown in the mid-1970s, revealing the intricate meanders of the Housatonic River. Trace the rural road networks and field patterns connecting Ashley Falls, Sheffield, and Clayton.
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