2012 Map of Heath

About this map

Heath and the surrounding Franklin County uplands are defined by a network of steep ridgelines and narrow brook valleys. The primary village centers of North Heath and Dell are connected by winding routes like Heath Rd and Colrain Stage Rd, which navigate the elevation shifts between Pocumtuck Mountain and Stone Mountain. Historically significant sites for genealogists include the Center Cem and South Cem, while the Bissell Covered Bridge near Charlemont marks a vital crossing of the Mill Brook. This landscape is heavily shaped by its hydrology, with numerous streams such as Davis Mine Brook and Hartwell Brook draining the southern slopes toward the Deerfield River basin. Modern residential development is visible around the Davenport Brook Reservoir with local routes like Papoose Lake Dr and Navano Ln carved into the hillsides.