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2021 Map of Monterey

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the northern elevations of Berkshire County, tracing a path past Sky Hill and Cobble Hill above the Tyringham Valley. This modern survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, where historic settlements like Tyringham and Monterey remain centered on high-altitude water bodies and narrow valley floors. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous upland wetlands such as Hale Swamp and Angerman Swamp, which feed into the Konkapot River and Buck River systems.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds including Tyringham Cem, Old Center Cem, and Woods Cem, providing spatial context for early families. The map also highlights significant conservation and recreation sites, from the Berkshire Trout Hatchery to the shores of Lake Garfield and the organized grounds of Camp Jayson. Elevations reaching over 1,800 feet at Kingsbury Mtn and Dorman Mtn overlook a network of secondary roads and reservoirs like the Morley Swamp Reservoir, showing the modern infrastructure built upon the region's traditional topography.