1973 Map of Berlin

About this map

The Hoosic River valley and the high ridgelines of the Taconic Range define this 1970s landscape along the borders of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Small settlements like Petersburg, Berlin, and Center Berlin follow the north-south corridor of the Little Hoosic River, mirroring the path of the Rutland Railroad. The map captures a moment of active recreational land use, featuring the Petersburg Pass Ski Area and the Williams College Ski Area, while preserving geological curiosities such as The Snow Hole near Smith Hill. Extensive public lands including the State Reforestation Area and Taconic Trail State Park dominate the eastern uplands. Numerous family-named hollows, such as Greene Hollow and Mattison Hollow, cut into the mountainsides, illustrating the long-standing agricultural and timber legacy of Rensselaer County.