1967 Map of Monson

About this map

The Central Vermont railroad corridor defines the central valley of this 1967 survey, threading through the industrial and residential heart of Monson and its satellite settlements, North Monson and South Monson. The landscape is a mix of steep wooded ridges like West Hill and Pinnacle Peak and managed water resources, including the Conant Brook Reservoir and the Staffordville Reservoir near Four Corners. Genealogists will find significant local history in the cluster of burial grounds including Hillside Cem, Bethany Cem, and the upland Peaked Mtn Cem. The southern portion of the map crosses the Massachusetts-Connecticut state line into the Shenipsit State Forest, where terrain features like Diamond Ledge and Tray Hollow dominate the topography. This edition also highlights the early development of infrastructure such as the South Monson Substation and various pipelines traversing the rugged Brimfield State Forest.