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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Explore 18 historic maps of Great Barrington from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Great Barrington's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Great Barrington's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Great Barrington, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Sheffield
    1885 Map of Sheffield
    1885 Sheffield
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the Connecticut and New York borders during a period of heavy rail expansion and riverside industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Gomorrah, Sodom, and North Egremont, or locate landmarks such as Union Church and Ashley Falls.
  4. 1886 Map of Becket
    1886 Map of Becket
    1886 Becket
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire Highlands come into focus in the late nineteenth century, revealing a landscape of hill-town settlements and early industrial rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Becket Center, Middlefield, and Washington, or follow the Boston and Albany railroad as it passes Lenox Furnace.
  7. 1888 Map of Sheffield
    1888 Map of Sheffield
    1888 Sheffield
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic Valley in the 1880s is captured here at the height of its rail-and-mill era, spanning the borderlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Housatonic Railroad and locate community landmarks like Union Church and Twin Lakes Station.
  10. 1888 Map of Becket
    1888 Map of Becket
    1888 Becket
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands come alive in the late 1880s, showcasing a network of mountain settlements and vital rail corridors. Trace the path of the Boston and Albany Railroad through high-elevation stops like Washington Station and industrial sites at Lenox Furnace.
  13. 1888 Map of Sandisfield
    1888 Map of Sandisfield
    1888 Sandisfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mountain villages and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through the early roads of Sandisfield, New Marlborough, and the banks of the Farmington River.
  16. 1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Pittsfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and eastern New York meet in this late 19th-century record of a landscape defined by communal settlements and early industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Canaan Shakers, industrial sites at Richmond Furnace, and the early rail stops at Edwards Station.
  19. 1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Pittsfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and New York borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by communal Shaker life and iron works. Researchers can trace the Lebanon Springs Railroad through Lebanon Springs or locate early industrial hubs like Richmond Furnace and Lower Barkerville.
  22. 1891 Map of Sheffield
    1891 Map of Sheffield
    1891 Sheffield
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic Valley in the 1890s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce at the foot of the Berkshire mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace Victorian-era settlements from Great Barrington to Sheffield, locating old landmarks like Union Church and Chapinville Station.
  25. 1893 Map of Becket
    1893 Map of Becket
    1893 Becket
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain railroading and early industrial water power. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Washington Station, Lenox Furnace, and the early settlements of Becket Center.
  28. 1893 Map of Sheffield
    1893 Map of Sheffield
    1893 Sheffield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic River valley flourished at the end of the century as a hub for rail and water-powered industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Housatonic Railroad through Great Barrington and locate landmarks like Union Church and Bashbish Falls.
  31. 1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Pittsfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the New York border are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of Shaker communities and early industrial sites. Genealogists can trace family roots in Barkerville, Curtisville, and near the historic Richmond Furnace.
  34. 1893 Map of Sandisfield
    1893 Map of Sandisfield
    1893 Sandisfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and northern Litchfield County are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a period of established river-valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Sandisfield, New Boston, and Colebrook River along the Farmington River corridor.
  37. 1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Pittsfield
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New York borderlands meet in the 1890s, where industrial villages and Shaker settlements thrive along the rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through communities like Canaan Shakers, Richmond Furnace, and Lower Barkerville.
  40. 1897 Map of Sandisfield
    1897 Map of Sandisfield
    1897 Sandisfield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills are captured here in the late nineteenth century before modern development reshaped the highlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets along the Farmington River, including New Boston, Montville, and South Sandisfield.
    7 unique versions available
  43. 1897 Map of Becket
    1897 Map of Becket
    1897 Becket
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mountain rail lines and industrial waterpower. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Becket Center, Washington Station (P.O.), and Lenox Furnace.
    8 unique versions available
  46. 1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Pittsfield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Columbia County come to life in the late nineteenth century as a hub of rail travel and communal living. Trace the historic Canaan Shakers settlement, find long-gone stops like Edwards Station, or study the industrial layout of Richmond Furnace.
    11 unique versions available
  49. 1897 Map of Sheffield
    1897 Map of Sheffield
    1897 Sheffield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic valley and the Berkshire foothills are captured here in the late 1800s, showing a landscape defined by river-driven industry and early rail lines. Trace family roots and old homesteads in Great Barrington, South Egremont, and the high mountain village of Mt Washington.
    10 unique versions available
  52. 1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Housatonic
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of industrial hamlets and Shaker settlements. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Lenox Furnace, locate the historic Shaker Village, and find landmarks like Laura Tower.
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