1941 Map of Millers Falls

About this map

The Millers River corridor serves as the industrial and transit spine of this landscape, where the Boston and Maine railroad and the Mohawk Trail follow the water's path through the high terrain of Bear Mountain. The village of Millers Falls marks a significant junction point near the bend of the Connecticut River, showing a concentrated pattern of development compared to the more dispersed highland settlements. To the south, the topography transitions into a network of small ponds and brooks, anchoring community life at Locks Village and near Lake Wyola. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial grounds like Gardner Cem and North Leverett Cem, alongside civic markers including the Northfield Farms School and Locks Village Church. The map effectively captures the mid-century balance between the river-bottom industries and the upland farming communities.