1948 Map of North Adams

About this map

North Adams and Adams anchor this industrial and mountain corridor during the post-war era, where the Hoosic River valley dictates the placement of mills and rail lines. The engineering feat of the Hoosac Tunnel is evidenced by the Central Shaft and auxiliary shafts cutting through the high ridges of Florida, marking the critical Boston and Maine railroad route. Outside the urban centers, small rural settlements like Briggsville and Houghtonville are visible, alongside scattered landmarks such as the Natural Bridge and Bishop Sch. The landscape is a mix of protected wilderness within the Green Mountain National Forest and local water management features like Windsor Lake and the Upper Reservoir. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Burnett Cem and New State Cem, providing essential points of reference for genealogical research in this Berkshire County region.