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1961 Map of Colrain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Colrain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The East Branch Green River and West Branch Green River converge near the heart of this Franklin County landscape, where the town of Colrain sits as a central hub. This mid-century survey reveals a series of historic industrial and frontier sites, including the locations of Fort Morrison (Site), Fort Lucas (Site), and Fort Morris (Site), which harken back to the region's colonial defense network. The map detail highlights the settlement patterns of Lyonsville and Griswoldville along the riverbanks, where the topography of Colrain Mtn and Aunt Sophies Peak dictates the winding paths of local roads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the North River Cem to the East Colrain Ch and the Central Sch. The rural character is further defined by scattered hilltops like Franklin Hill and Barber Hill, as well as the protected acreage of the Leyden State Forest to the east. The intersection of waterway and high ground illustrates how early Massachusetts industry, particularly at Foundry Village, relied on the natural descent of the terrain toward the Deerfield River at the southern edge of the sheet.