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1948 Map of Monterey

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Monterey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

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The Appalachian Trail winds through the northwestern corner of this Berkshire County landscape, crossing high points like Sky Hill and Cobble Hill before descending toward the village of Tyringham. This 1948 survey reveals a terrain defined by narrow valleys and numerous high-elevation ponds and swamps, including Shaker Pond and the sprawling Lake Garfield at the heart of Monterey. The settlement patterns here reflect a mix of traditional New England farming and specialized institutions, such as the Gould Farm and the Our Lady of the Hills Chapel.

To the south, the headwaters of the Konkapot River and Clam River drain a complex topography of hills like Hunger Mtn and Morley Hill. Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by the inclusion of the Old Center Cem and Woods Cem, alongside smaller communities such as Hephzibah Heights and West Otis. The road network, including Beartown Mountain Road and Marlborough Road, connects these dispersed settlements across the town boundaries of Sandisfield and New Marlborough.