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1948 Map of Ashley Falls
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1948 Map of Ashley Falls

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Housatonic River meanders across the state line in this late 1940s survey, connecting the villages of Sheffield and Ashley Falls in Massachusetts with the industrial and rail hubs of Canaan and East Canaan in Connecticut. This area represents a critical junction for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which follows the river valley and supports the local limestone and agricultural economy. The map preserves the names of early settlements like Sodom and Clayton, alongside numerous family-named landmarks such as Dutcher Hill, Miles Mtn, and Benton Hill. Local history is anchored by sites like Center Cem and the Canaan Landing Field, reflecting a period when small-town aviation and traditional rail transport coexisted. The landscape is defined by the steep rise of Canaan Mtn and the wetlands of the Barnum Street Swamp, illustrating the transition from the fertile valley floor to the forested uplands of the Berkshires and Litchfield Hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain