1950s Maps of Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Explore 11 historic maps of Great Barrington from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Great Barrington's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Great Barrington, MA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Egremont
    1950 Map of Egremont
    1950 Egremont
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of the mid-twentieth century are captured here along the New York border, showing the rural character of the Egremont hamlets. Researchers can trace historic property lines near Egremont Plain or locate old landmarks like the Great Barrington Airport and Prospect Lake.

  2. 1950 Map of East Lee
    1950 Map of East Lee
    1950 East Lee
    1950 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Housatonic Valley meets the high peaks of the Berkshires in the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Lenoxdale or locate vanished upland homesteads near October Mountain and Upper Goose Pond.

  3. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.

  5. 1958 Map of Monterey, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Monterey, 1960 Print
    1958 Monterey
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Berkshires are captured in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and seasonal summer camps. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the hills or locate the Old Center Cem and West Otis Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Great Barrington, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Great Barrington, 1960 Print
    1958 Great Barrington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County life in the late fifties is centered on Great Barrington and the Housatonic River valley. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Warner Mtn or locate family plots in Elmwood Cem and Berkshire Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of East Lee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of East Lee, 1960 Print
    1958 East Lee
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands and the Housatonic valley meet in this mid-century survey as the modern turnpike era begins. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad through Lenox Dale or locate the St Marys Sch in Lee.

  8. 1958 Map of Egremont, 1965 Print
    1958 Map of Egremont, 1965 Print
    1958 Egremont
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands come to life in this mid-century survey of the New York-Massachusetts border. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Alford, locate the Battlesite Mon, and find family plots at Riverside Cem and Dartmouth Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.

  10. 1959 Map of State Line, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of State Line, 1960 Print
    1959 State Line
    1960 Print · USGS
    The New York and Massachusetts borderlands are captured here in the late fifties as modern toll roads began to reshape the old mining landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Richmond Furnace, old burial grounds like Austerlitz Cem, and the path of the New York Central railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Stockbridge, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Stockbridge, 1962 Print
    1959 Stockbridge
    1962 Print · USGS
    Stockbridge and Lenox are shown at a peak of cultural and religious development in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Shadowbrook Novitiate, the Tanglewood Auditorium, and the old lines of the New York Central RR.
    2 unique versions available

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