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1898 Map of Greylock

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Greylock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Mt. Greylock dominates the center of this Berkshire County landscape, flanked by the heights of Ragged Mountain and Mt. Williams. This late-19th-century survey highlights a densely networked industrial and transport corridor along the Hoosic River and its branches. The region’s economic pulse is evident in the cluster of mill towns and manufacturing villages, from Blackinton and Braytonville in the north down to Zylonite, Renfrew, and Arnoldsville near Adams.

Rail infrastructure plays a critical role here, with the Fitchburg R. R. cutting across the north and an extensive Electric R. R. network weaving through the river valleys. Local geography is intricately detailed, showing named hollows like The Hopper and landmarks like Stony Ledge. Further south, the map traces the East Branch Housatonic River and the settlement of Cheshire, providing a clear view of how these mountain communities organized around both the water-powered industry and the winding rail lines of the era.