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1958 Map of Ashley Falls

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Housatonic River snakes through the borderlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut, defining a valley landscape dominated by floodplains and industry in the late 1950s. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting established village centers like Sheffield and Canaan. The mapping highlights the transition from the wetlands of Robbins Swamp and Barnum Street Swamp to the upland terrain of Rattlesnake Hill and Alum Hill. Local life is anchored by institutional landmarks such as the Berkshire School and a Drive-in Theater near the state line, while older historical layers are visible in the Center Cem and Mill River Cem. The geography of the Konkapot River and Blackberry River confluence illustrates the natural drainage patterns that shaped the early settlement of Ashley Falls and its surrounding agricultural reaches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1958
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain