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1897 Map of Becket, 1909 Print
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1897 Map of Becket

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

The Housatonic River and the Boston and Albany Railroad define the industrial and transportation corridor of the Berkshires at the end of the nineteenth century. This survey documents the transition between the growing city of Pittsfield and the smaller mountain hamlets like Becket Center, Peru, and West Becket. The landscape is dominated by heavy water power and storage infrastructure, including the Plunkett Reservoir and Ashley Lake, which supported the region's manufacturing needs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1909
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain