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1972 Map of Goshen

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Goshen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The town of Goshen and the surrounding Hampshire County hills define this survey, which captures the area just as modern conservation efforts were maturing. The landscape is dominated by the Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest, established on land donated to the state in the 1920s. Within this wooded terrain, the Highland Lakes, including Upper Highland and Lower Highland, serve as central features alongside recreational sites like Camp Howe.

Evidence of early rural life is preserved in the location of the Center Sch and Davenport Sch, as well as the Goshen Cem and Mount Cem. The map traces the rugged paths of the Westfield River and Swift River, showing the dispersed settlements of Chesterfield and Lithia. From the heights of Moore Hill with its Lookout Tower to the distinct geology of Bagg Ledges and Devils Den, the survey provides a clear view of the transition between historic farmsteads and protected public lands.