1973 Map of Canaan

About this map

Kinderhook Creek and Wyomanock Creek define the landscape of this area on the New York and Massachusetts border during the 1970s. The valley floors are bustling with historic settlements like New Lebanon, West Lebanon, and New Lebanon Center, which are interconnected by the Penn Central railroad and the New York Thruway. The presence of institutions such as the Berkshire Farm For Boys and both the New Lebanon Sch and Mt Lebanon Sch indicates a well-established community infrastructure. To the south, Canaan and Canaan Center sit near the recreational and natural landmarks of Queechy Lake and the steep terrain of Rattlesnake Den. The eastern edge of the map transition into the high ridges of Hancock, Massachusetts, where Perry Peak towers over the border. Local history is deeply etched into the land here, from the Shaker Swamp to the Cemetery of the Evergreens.