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1897 Map of Becket

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Hinsdale and Washington anchor this late 19th-century survey of the central Berkshire highlands, where the Boston and Albany railroad threads through narrow mountain gaps alongside the upper Housatonic River. The map documents a landscape defined by water power and transit, from the industrial site at Lenox Furnace to the high-elevation reservoirs like Ashley Lake and Plunkett Reservoir. These water bodies, along with Goose Pond and Center Pond, hint at the area's dual identity as a source for municipal water and early recreational retreat.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain