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1977 Map of Colrain

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Colrain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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East Branch North River and the North River carve deep valleys through this Franklin County landscape, shaping a series of industrial and agricultural hamlets. The 1970s terrain is characterized by a high density of named hills and peaks, such as Aunt Sophies Peak and Amidon Pinnacle, which separate small settlements like Griswoldville, Lyonsville, and Shattuckville. Historical memory is preserved through several colonial-era fortifications, including the locations of Fort Morrison, Fort Lucas, and Fort Morris, reflecting the area's early frontier history.

Local landmarks such as the Arthur Smith Covered Bridge near Colrain highlight the persistence of traditional infrastructure amidst the steep topography. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, including Grove Cem, Branch Cem, and the Brick Sch Cem, situated near old mountain roads. The eastern portion is dominated by the Green River valley and the Leyden St For, showing the extensive forest cover that characterizes the borderlands between Massachusetts and Vermont.