1880s Maps of Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Explore 6 historic maps of Great Barrington from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 1880s, 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 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Great Barrington's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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