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1973 Map of North Adams

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of North Adams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

North Adams and the Hoosic River valley serve as the industrial and cultural heart of this Northern Berkshire survey. The urban core is densely marked with civic institutions, including the Drury High School and McCann Technical School, alongside several prominent religious sites such as St Josephs Cemetery and Beth Israel Cemetery. The geography of the city is defined by its steep surroundings, with Witts Ledge overlooking the valley and the Penn Central rail lines connecting the industrial district at Zylonite and Renfrew to the north.

Transportation through the northern hills is dominated by the legendary Hoosac Tunnel, which cuts beneath the high ridges of the Florida State Forest. The map captures the rugged divide between the manufacturing centers in the valley and the high summits at Whitcomb Summit and Spruce Hill. State-managed lands like Savoy Mountain State Forest and Clarksburg State Park illustrate the conservation of the upland terrain, while family-named landmarks like Choquettes Pond and Miller Cemetery provide essential detail for local genealogical research.