1997 Map of Goshen

About this map

The Westfield River carves a deep valley through this portion of the Berkshire foothills, anchoring the settlements of Cummington and West Chesterfield. In the late 20th century, this landscape was defined by its extensive protected lands, including the Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest and the Gilbert A Bliss State Forest. These public lands sit alongside established community fixtures like the Cummington Fairgrounds and Camp Holy Cross on the shores of Upper Highland Lake. Local history is preserved in small hill-town centers like Goshen and Worthington Corners, where civic life revolves around the Davenport Sch and several historic burying grounds, including Bryant Cem and Dawes Cem. The map reveals a transition from the river-bottom industry and transport of the valley to the higher, recreational terrain of Bryant Mountain and Deer Hill.