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1967 Map of Monson

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Monson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Central Vermont Railroad anchors the industrial corridor of this region, following the path of Chicopee Brook through Monson and South Monson. In the late 1960s, this landscape transitioned from the concentrated mill settlements along the rail line to the expansive wooded reaches of Brimfield State Forest and Shenipsit State Forest. Educational and civic foundations are clearly marked, including the High Sch and Hillside Sch near the town center, while the outskirts are dotted with local landmarks like Bethany Cem and the Moulton Hill Cem.

The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Peaked Mtn and Mount Hitchcock, which overlook several significant water bodies like the Conant Brook Reservoir and the Staffordville Reservoir near the Connecticut border. The map also reveals older rural pockets like Colton Hollow and Four Corners, providing a detailed look at the interface between established townships and the surrounding wilderness before late-century suburban expansion.