2018 Map of Becket

About this map

The Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge occupies the central hills of this Berkshire County landscape, where the settlements of Becket, Washington, and Middlefield anchor the high terrain. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and hollows, including Wadsworth Hill, Benton Hill, and Blush Hollow, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Jacobs Ladder Rd. This 2018 topography reveals a region deeply tied to seasonal recreation and conservation, evidenced by the presence of Camp Greylock, Camp Becket, and Camp Chimney Corners surrounding Rudd Pond and Center Pond. Local history is preserved at the Washington Cem and Middlefield Center Cem, while the inclusion of the small Baines Airport and numerous named brooks like Depot Brook and Walker Brook illustrate the integration of local transport and natural drainage in the Massachusetts highlands.