1980s Maps of Berkshire County, Massachusetts

1. 1985 Map of Holyoke, 1986 Print

   

   1985 Holyoke

   1986 Print · USGS

   The Pioneer Valley and surrounding uplands appear here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Connecticut River and modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate regional landmarks from Mount Tom State Reservation to the Quabbin Reservoir.

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4. 1986 Map of Albany

   

   1986 Albany

   1986 Print · USGS

   The Capital District and the tri-state highlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth meets the edge of the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and landmarks like the Watervliet Arsenal, the Bennington Battle Monument, and the grounds of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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7. 1986 Map of Pittsfield

   

   1986 Pittsfield

   1986 Print · USGS

   The Berkshires and the Hudson Valley meet in the mid-1980s, documenting a cross-border landscape of mountain forests and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Conrail and the Taconic State Parkway as they pass through Stockbridge, Great Barrington, and Kinderhook.

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10. 1986 Map of Keene

    

    1986 Keene

    1986 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands of the Connecticut River Valley come alive in this mid-eighties survey of southern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era villages like Ashuelot and Millers Falls alongside landmarks like Marlboro College and Monadnock Mountain.

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13. 1987 Map of East Lee

    

    1987 East Lee

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires come to life in the late eighties as conservation lands and major transportation arteries define the landscape. Trace the Appalachian Trail through the hills or locate historic sites like the Jacobs Pillow School and Theatre and Becket Center.

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16. 1987 Map of Tolland Center

    

    1987 Tolland Center

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet in this late-century survey of the Massachusetts and Connecticut state line. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Tolland Center and Southfield or locate family plots at Montville Cem and Roberts Cem.

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19. 1987 Map of Ashley Falls

    

    1987 Ashley Falls

    1987 Print · USGS

    The tri-state border region of the Berkshires comes to life in the late eighties, showing the deep valleys of the Housatonic River and the high ridges of the Mount Washington State Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Mt Everett or locate local landmarks like Union Ch and the historic settlement of Sodom.

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22. 1987 Map of Stockbridge

    

    1987 Stockbridge

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires of the late eighties are documented here, featuring the cultural corridor between Stockbridge and Lenox. Researchers can trace the grounds of Tanglewood Auditorium, family plots in Stockbridge Cem, and early industry at Richmond Furnace.

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25. 1987 Map of Great Barrington, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Great Barrington

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires in the late eighties show a sophisticated blend of town life and conservation, centered on the Housatonic River valley. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint historical landmarks like the Battlesite Mon, the Simons Rock Early College campus, and local neighborhoods such as Berkshire Heights.

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28. 1987 Map of Otis, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Otis

    1988 Print · USGS

    The southern Berkshires in the late eighties show a landscape of expansive state forests and highland reservoirs. Researchers can locate Old Center Cem, the Appalachian Trail, and the secluded Hephzibah Heights settlement.

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31. 1988 Map of Berlin

    

    1988 Berlin

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Rensselaer County highlands meet the borders of Massachusetts and Vermont in the late 1980s. Researchers can trace the Little Hoosic River valley settlements, find the Cherry Plain Sch, and locate remote sites like The Snow Hole or Moses Cem.

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34. 1988 Map of Pittsfield West

    

    1988 Pittsfield West

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Massachusetts-New York state line runs through the Taconic Range in the late eighties, where the urban expansion of Pittsfield meets rural Berkshire landscapes. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and schools alongside recreation sites like Lebanon Valley Speedway and Richmond Pond.

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37. 1988 Map of Pittsfield East

    

    1988 Pittsfield East

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires in the late eighties show a balance of industrial growth and preserved wilderness across Pittsfield and Dalton. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail or locate family sites at St Patricks Cem and Hinsdale Cem.

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40. 1988 Map of Cheshire

    

    1988 Cheshire

    1988 Print · USGS

    Berkshire County at the end of the 1980s reveals a landscape defined by industrial river valleys and preserved mountain ridges. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past Memorial Tower or locate historic sites like Riverside Cem and St Stanislaus Sch.

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43. 1988 Map of North Adams

    

    1988 North Adams

    1988 Print · USGS

    The northern Berkshires of the late eighties are defined by the collegiate atmosphere of Williamstown and the industrial heritage of North Adams. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail over Mt Greylock or locate family plots in Beth Israel Cem and Southlawn Cem.

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46. 1988 Map of Stephentown Center

    

    1988 Stephentown Center

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Rensselaer and Berkshire county borderlands appear here in the late eighties, just as traditional valley hamlets met the expansion of mountain recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate many family sites, including St Josephs Cem, Hancock Cem, and the Hancock Central Sch.

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49. 1989 Map of Albany

    

    1989 Albany

    1989 Print · USGS

    The tri-state intersection of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts comes alive in the late 1980s, centered on the historic river confluence of the Capital District. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the D & H RR and explore high peaks like Mount Greylock or the reaches of the Tomhannock Reservoir.

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