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1973 Map of Becket

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Becket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Washington Depot and Middlefield Sta anchor the northern reaches of this topographic study, marking the vital rail corridor where the Penn Central line follows the winding course of the West Branch Westfield River. The landscape is a complex network of high ridges and deep valleys, punctuated by several historic mountain settlements and camps. Cultural landmarks are prominent, including the Jacob's Pillow School and Theater near the southern boundary and the Mt St Lawrence Novitiate perched on a ridge overlooking Becket.

Deep woods of the October Mountain State Forest and Becket State Forest dominate the western and southern sectors, while water bodies like Yokum Pond, Center Pond, and Rudd Pond are centers of seasonal activity, evidenced by Camp Graylock and Camp Becket. Local history is preserved in small nodes like Becket Center and Bonny Rigg Corners, where old roads like Leland Road and Whitney Road intersect.