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Old Maps of Mount Washington, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of Mount Washington. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Mount Washington, 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. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Housatonic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured here at a moment of industrial and social transition during the late Victorian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Boston and Albany R.R. through old settlements like Shaker Village and Lenox Furnace.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1902 Map of Copake, 1954 Print
    1902 Map of Copake, 1954 Print
    1902 Copake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Columbia County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by industry and iron, before modern highways bypassed these hillside hamlets. Trace the rail-and-mine economy through Copake Ironworks, the Weed Mines, and the busy junction at Boston Corners.
  25. 1904 Map of Copake
    1904 Map of Copake
    1904 Copake
    1904 Print · USGS
    Columbia County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by deep-rooted industry and an extensive rail network. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining and milling at Ancram Leadmines, Weed Mines, and the Spaulding Furnace along the Roeliff Jansen Kill.
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Housatonic
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of traditional Shaker settlements and growing industrial centers. Trace the routes of the NY NH & H RR and explore sites like Shaker Village, Richmond Furnace, and Rockdale Mills.
  31. 1948 Map of Egremont
    1948 Map of Egremont
    1948 Egremont
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are shown in the late 1940s, highlighting the valley settlements and steep ridges along the New York border. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, find Bow Wow Cem, and explore old routes like Jug End Road.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1948 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1948 Bashbish Falls
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Taconic Mountains meet in the late 1940s at this rare intersection of three state borders. Follow the original route of the Appalachian Trail past Bashbish Falls, Mt Everett, and Twin Lakes.
  37. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  40. 1949 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1949 Map of Bashbish Falls
    1949 Bashbish Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills meet in the late 1940s at this rare tri-state intersection of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Local historians can trace the Appalachian Trail across Mt Everett or locate the Churchill Cem and Berkshire Sch near the town of Salisbury.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 1953 Map of Copake, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Copake, 1955 Print
    1953 Copake
    1955 Print · USGS
    Columbia County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of rail-connected hamlets and highland parks. Researchers can trace the old rail lines through Boston Corner and Whitehouse Crossing or locate family roots near West Copake Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1958 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1959 Print
    1958 Bashbish Falls
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border of the Taconics is captured here during the late 1950s, showing the intersection of wilderness and mountain settlement. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Churchill Cem and the small village of Joyceville.
    8 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  67. 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
  70. 1975 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bashbish Falls, 1981 Print
    1975 Bashbish Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region comes into focus in the mid-1970s through this aerial orthophotograph of the Berkshires. Researchers can trace the layout of small communities like Joyceville and Taconic against the heights of Mt Everett and Bear Mtn.
  73. 1975 Map of Egremont, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Egremont, 1981 Print
    1975 Egremont
    1981 Print · USGS
    The rural Berkshire landscape of the mid-1970s is captured in this orthophoto, showing the agricultural heart of southwestern Massachusetts. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and land use around South Egremont, North Egremont, and Prospect Lake.
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