1975 Map of East Lee

About this map

Lee and East Lee serve as the primary population centers on this mid-1970s orthophotograph, situated where the valley floor meets the rising elevations of the Berkshires. The Housatonic River winds through the western portion of the map, supporting the industrial character of Lenox Dale while defining the low-lying drainage for the region. To the east, the landscape becomes increasingly dominated by substantial water bodies and forested terrain, including the large expanse of Goose Pond and the more remote Sandwash Reservoir to the north. This survey, based on aerial photography taken in late October, reveals the distinct interface between human settlement and the natural topography of the Berkshire highlands, providing an overhead perspective of the transportation corridors that link West Becket to the river valley commerce.