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1895 Map of Chesterfield

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Chesterfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Westfield River and its numerous branches dominate the rugged geography of the eastern Berkshires on this late 19th-century survey. The landscape is defined by its deep narrow valleys and dispersed rural settlements like West Chesterfield, South Worthington, and Spruce Corner. The hydraulic power of the region is evident at Bisbee Mill, while the lower southwest corner of the sheet shows the vital industrial corridor of the Boston and Albany railroad passing through Chester.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific layouts of early hillside hamlets, including the curiously named Ireland Street and Shack Street. The map captures the area before modern reforestation, showing a complex network of upland streams like Bronson Brook and Wards Stream that once supported small-scale timber and milling operations. High peaks such as Bryant Mt, Mt Pisgah, and Kidds Lookout offer clear landmarks across this 1895 terrain.