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1947 Map of Cheshire
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1947 Map of Cheshire

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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The Cheshire Reservoir anchors this 1947 topographical study of the central Berkshires, tracing the industrial and residential development of the Hoosic River valley. The Boston and Albany Railroad runs parallel to the water through the settlements of Berkshire, Farnams, and Cheshire, highlighting the era's reliance on rail for transporting goods from local operations like the Quarry near Lanesborough. To the west, the Appalachian Trail winds along the ridge past Jones Nose and Saddle Ball Mountain, marking the divide between the settled valley floors and the high elevations of the New Ashford border. Land use patterns are clearly visible, from the clustered homes in Maple Grove and Arnoldsville to the rural placement of the Stone Sch. The map provides an intricate look at the local infrastructure before modern expansion, capturing a network of secondary roads such as Scotts Williamstown Road and Rockwell Road.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain