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1975 Map of Otis, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Otis

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Berkshire highlands are defined by water and woodland in this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, where the massive Otis Reservoir and Big Pond dominate the landscape. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this aerial perspective captures the dense forest cover surrounding the West Branch Farmington River as it winds through Otis. The imagery reveals the spatial relationship between small crossroads settlements like Algerie Four Corners and East Otis, highlighting how 20th-century development was constrained by the region's complex hydrology. By utilizing imagery taken in October, the map provides a clear look at the terrain's structure, from the narrow valley of North Otis to the secluded area around Cold Spring. This survey is particularly valuable for documenting the extent of shoreline development and road networks at a time when the area was firmly established as a recreational and residential retreat.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain