1990 Map of Bernardston

About this map

The colonial frontier and industrial growth of the late 20th century converge along the Massachusetts-Vermont border in this detailed topographic study. The landscape preserves the memory of early defense, marking the historical locations of Fort Morrison (Site), Fort Lucas (Site), and Fort Morris (Site) near Colrain. These sites, established during the mid-18th century as a line of defense, sit near the winding course of the North River and its branches. By 1990, the region transitioned from its early fort-based settlements to a collection of mill villages and rural townships like Griswoldville, Foundry Village, and Lyonsville.