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1973 Map of North Adams

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of North Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Industrial and educational centers anchor this landscape, where the North Adams city center is packed with civic landmarks like City Hall, the Library, and an Armory. The presence of State College, St Josephs High Sch, and several local schools illustrates a well-developed mid-century community. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation changes of the surrounding state forests, with the Hoosac Tunnel cutting through the mountain to the east, a marvel of engineering that allowed the Penn Central railroad to bypass the formidable ridge.

Outside the urban core, small settlements like Briggsville, Zylonite, and Renfrew follow the course of the Hoosic River and its North Branch. The transition from city streets to the wilder reaches of Savoy Mountain State Forest and Florida State Forest is abrupt. Recreational spots such as Windsor Lake and the North Adams Country Club are interspersed with industrial footprints, including a large Sewage Disposal plant and numerous Quarry sites.