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1975 Map of Ashfield

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Deerfield River forms the northern boundary of this high-contrast aerial landscape, where the wooded uplands of Franklin County meet the winding river valleys of the 1970s. This orthophotograph, captured by the Geological Survey and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, reveals a settlement pattern defined by isolated village clusters and narrow valley roads. The rural centers of Ashfield and South Ashfield anchor the southern portion of the sheet, connected to the northern reaches of Buckland and East Charlemont by a network of steep terrain and watercourses. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this imagery provides a direct look at the mid-century land use, showing the exact footprint of forest cover and cleared fields surrounding Buckland Four Corners. Researchers can trace the influence of the Swift River and Bear River on the development of these small mountain communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain