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1946 Map of Bernardston

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bernardston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Falls River valley serves as the central artery of this mid-1940s landscape, where the town of Bernardston anchors a network of rural schoolhouses and family-named summits. The settlement pattern reflects an era of localized education and agriculture, evidenced by dispersed landmarks like the Baker Sch, Sunnyside Sch, and the East Bernardston Sch. Higher elevations are defined by prominent peaks including Wildcat Mtn and East Mtn, while the eastern edge is preserved within the Northfield State Forest.

Infrastructure for the region's growing needs is visible at the Greenfield Filter Plant and the Greenfield Reservoir. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies specific historical sites such as The Old Chapel and the Old Cem, alongside transit points like Hales Crossing. This survey illustrates the transition from traditional upland farming toward more centralized town services along the Boston and Road.