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2018 Map of Cheshire

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cheshire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Hoosic River valley forms the central corridor of this Berkshire County landscape, where the town of Cheshire and the Cheshire Reservoir are flanked by prominent peaks of the Greylock Range. In the western half of the map, the terrain rises toward Jones Nose and Rounds Rock, while the eastern side is defined by the high ground of The Cobbles and North Mtn. This modern survey records the path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds through these elevations, crossing the valley between the summits.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the documentation of numerous burial grounds, including the New Ashford Cem, Riverside Cem, and the Lanesborough Center Cem. Small settlements and distinct local neighborhoods like Maple Grove, Arnoldville, and Farnams are clearly identified, along with landmarks such as Camp Mohawk and Constitution Hill. The drainage patterns of the region are traced through dozens of named waterways like Penniman Brook and Thunder Brook, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds into Pontoosuc Lake at the southern edge.