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1973 Map of Hancock

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Taconic Range dominates this landscape along the border of Massachusetts and New York, where high peaks like Brodie Mountain and Rounds Mountain separate the rural valleys of Stephentown and Hancock. In the 1970s, this region was a hub for outdoor recreation and conservation, featuring the Jiminy Peak Ski Area and the Brodie Mtn Ski Area alongside the expansive Pittsfield State Forest.

Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors, anchored by the Hancock Central Sch and historic burials at the Hancock Cem. The map reveals the early industrial and transit history of the area through an Old RR Grade and several Gravel Pits. Water resources are abundant, from the high-altitude Berry Pond to the headwaters of Kinderhook Creek, illustrating the transition from a traditional agricultural and timber economy to one centered on seasonal tourism and forest preservation.