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1945 Map of Colrain

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Colrain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Griswoldville and Lyonsville anchor the industrial and social landscape along the North River in this mid-century portrait of northern Franklin County. The map details a valley of tight-knit villages including Foundry Village and Shattuckville, where the river's energy historically fueled local manufacturing. Away from the water, the terrain climbs toward peaks like Aunt Sophies Peak and Amidon Pinnacle, reflecting a rural economy of upland farming and timber.

Strategic history is preserved at the Site of Fort Lucas and Site of Fort Morris, remnants of colonial-era fortifications in the hills. Educational and spiritual foundations are well-mapped, showing the East Colrain Church and several small schools like the Grove School and Spur School. For genealogists, the map identifies family-named burial grounds such as Chandler Hill Cem and Branch Cem, providing a precise look at the community fabric just as the Mohawk Trail area was becoming a modern travel corridor.