1886 Map of Greylock

About this map

Mt Greylock 3505 anchors this late nineteenth-century landscape, surrounded by the dramatic topography of the Hoosac Range and natural amphitheaters like The Hopper. The industrial and transport corridors of Berkshire County are well-established here, with the Hoosic River serving as a vital artery for settlements such as North Adams and Adams. The map documents the critical intersection of rail and mountain terrain, most notably through the Hoosac Tunnel Line, which facilitated movement through the formidable eastern ridges.