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2012 Map of Becket

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Becket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Becket and Washington anchor this survey of the Berkshire hills, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial ponds and narrow brook valleys. The central corridor is shaped by Yokum Brook and Depot Brook, which historically provided the topography necessary for early settlements and transit. Notable for local history and genealogy, the map identifies the Washington Cem and Middlefield Center Cem, alongside numerous summer camps that represent the area's 20th-century recreational identity, such as Camp Greylock and Camp Becket near Center Pond.

Transitioning from the village centers to the high ridges, features like Blush Hollow and Mount Gobble rise above the residential clusters at Bonny Rigg Corners and Becket Center. Transport history is visible through the positioning of Baines Airport and the winding course of local routes like Washington Mountain Rd. The abundance of water features, including Palmer Brook Reservoir and Robin Hood Lake, underscores the region's importance for local water management and seasonal residency.