1895 Map of Granville

About this map

Blandford and the surrounding hill towns of the Berkshires foothills are documented here during a period of established agricultural and industrial life at the end of the 19th century. The Westfield River and the Westfield Little River carve deep valleys through the upland terrain, providing the water power that sustained settlements like Russell and Montgomery. The Boston and Albany Railroad follows the winding course of the river, serving as a vital transport artery for the region's timber and early manufacturing.