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1987 Map of Blandford

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Blandford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Blandford and the steep terrain of the Berkshire foothills dominate this late-1980s landscape, where the Westfield River carves a deep valley through the center of the sheet. The river corridor serves as the primary artery for industry and transport, hosting the Conrail line and connecting the mill settlements of Crescent Mills, Russell, and Woronoco. Further west, the town of Blandford sits at a higher elevation, surrounded by numerous named hills like Sunset Hill and Dug Hill.

The southern portion of the map is defined by the massive footprint of the Borden Brook Reservoir and the Cobble Mountain area, which provide a contrast to the dense network of forest roads in the Chester-Blandford State Forest. For the genealogist and local historian, several smaller burying grounds are documented, including Warfield Cem and Clarks Cem. The era's recreational character is evident through features like the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Tekoa Country Club.