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2015 Map of Goshen

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Goshen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Goshen and Chesterfield anchor this portion of the Hampshire Highlands, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of brooks and high ridges. The landscape is dotted with family-named landmarks such as Abbott Hill, Merritts Hill, and Burnell Hill, reflecting a deep history of local settlement and land use. Water features are central to the geography, including the Sears Meadow Reservoir, the Westfield River, and the Highland Lakes, which provide a contrast to the elevated peaks of Bear Mtn and Mt Rood.

Transport through these hills is dictated by the valleys, with the Berkshire Trail and RT-112 cutting through the topographic relief. Local history is preserved in sites like North Cem and the Goshen Cem, while Camp Howe near Lower Highland Lake suggests a long-standing recreational presence in the area. The map also delineates the northern border between Franklin Co and Hampshire Co, showing how political boundaries often follow the contours of this high-elevation landscape.