1988 Map of North Adams

About this map

The industrial and academic landscapes of the northern Berkshires converge where the Hoosic River meets its north and south branches. In Williamstown, the campus of Williams College sits adjacent to historical burial grounds like College Cem and Westlawn Cem, while the city of North Adams serves as a hub for the Boston and Maine railroad and local industry in Renfrew and Zylonite. The terrain is dominated by the massive rise of the Mt Greylock State Reservation, featuring the War Memorial Beacon at its summit and the Appalachian Trail tracing the ridge lines. The eastern portion of the map showcases the steep ascent of the Mohawk Trail State Forest and the engineering of the Central Shaft, reflecting the region's history of mountain transit and resource extraction. Significant state forests and parks, including Savoy Mountain State Forest and Clarksburg State Forest, create a nearly continuous corridor of protected highlands surrounding the river valleys.