2012 Map of Colrain

About this map

The North River carves a deep path through the highlands of northern Massachusetts and southern Vermont, anchoring a series of nineteenth-century mill hamlets including Griswoldville, Lyonsville, and Foundry Village. This modern topographic survey highlights a landscape where industrial heritage meets rural preservation, featuring the Arthur Smith Covered Bridge and the colonial defensive sites of Fort Lucas and Fort Morris. Higher elevations are defined by family-named peaks like Franklin Hill and Amidon Pinnacle, while the lowlands near the Deerfield River support agricultural landmarks such as Pine Hill Orchards. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds, from the Stark Cem in the north to the curiously named Brick School Cem and the Chandler Hill Cem, documenting the long-standing community roots in the town of Colrain.