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1948 Map of Egremont

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Egremont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

North Egremont and South Egremont anchor this mid-century survey of the Berkshire valley where the Massachusetts border meets New York. The landscape transitions from the agricultural flats of Egremont Plain to the steep eastern slopes of the Taconic Range, dominated by peaks like Mt Fray and Mt Whitbeck. The water network of the Green River and Seekonk River defines the drainage of the region, supporting local industries indicated by Mill Pond and several reservoirs.

Social and recreational history is well-represented, from the early presence of the Appalachian Trail winding through the southwestern corner to the Wyantenuck Golf Course and Great Barrington Airport in the east. Genealogy researchers will find several well-marked burial grounds, including Riverside Cem, Town Hill Cem, and the uniquely named Bow Wow Cem. This survey illustrates the era when small-town Berkshires life was increasingly influenced by tourism and regional infrastructure.