1973 Map of Egremont

About this map

The hills and valleys of Berkshire County at the Massachusetts-New York border are defined here by a mix of educational institutions and recreation. In the northeast, Simon's Rock Early College and Cornwall Academy highlight the region's concentration of schools, while the Catamount Ski Area and the Appalachian Trail crossing the southern peaks of Mount Washington State Forest underscore its role as a destination for outdoor activity. The presence of the Battlesite Mon near South Egremont serves as a physical marker of local history in a landscape otherwise dotted with small family-named landmarks like Baldwin Hill and Townhouse Hill. Grounded in early 1970s data, this survey reveals an economy and lifestyle where the Shun Toll Road and the Great Barrington Airport connect these small settlements to the broader tri-state area.