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1990 Map of Bernardston

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Bernardston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bernardston and the surrounding borderlands of Franklin County, Massachusetts, and Windham County, Vermont, reveal a landscape where Colonial-era defense and early industrial hubs shaped the modern layout. The presence of Fort Morrison (Site) and Fort Lucas (Site) points to the area's 18th-century frontier importance, while industrial hamlets like Foundry Village and Griswoldville illustrate the transition to a water-powered economy along the East Branch North River and West Branch North River.

By the 1990s, the terrain shows a mix of preserved state forests, such as Catamount State Forest, and enduring community landmarks. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural burial grounds including Grove Cem, South Cem, and Baker Cem. The map captures the infrastructure of the late 20th century, from the B & M rail line near Hales Crossing to the Arthur Smith Covered Bridge, documenting a region that maintained its small-town character through careful stewardship of its river valleys and peaks like Daniels Peak and Mt Hope.