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1943 Map of Ashfield
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1943 Map of Ashfield

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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The hills of western Massachusetts are carved by the Deerfield River and its numerous tributaries in this early 1940s landscape. Central to the map is Ashfield, a high-elevation village near the headwaters of the South River and the shores of Ashfield Pond. The terrain is characterized by family-named landmarks like Mary Lyon Hill and Orcutt Hill, reflecting a long history of upland farming and settlement. Along the northern edge, the Boston And Maine Railroad follows the river valley parallel to the famed Mohawk Trail, which served as a primary transportation artery through the Berkshires. Smaller clusters like Spruce Corner and Baptist Corner mark the intersections of rural roads, while isolated family burial grounds such as Leavitt Cem and Doane Cem provide valuable data for genealogists tracing the inhabitants of these Franklin County hill towns before modern development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions14.6 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain