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1959 Map of Pittsfield East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pittsfield East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The eastern urban landscape of Pittsfield meets the steep, wooded terrain of the Berkshire Hills in this mid-century survey. The city's industrial and residential density is visible around Silver Lake, giving way to the sprawling Pittsfield Washington Watershed Area and the protected lands of October Mountain State Forest. This transition highlights the critical relationship between the region's urban centers and the high-elevation water sources that sustained them, such as Ashley Reservoir and Farnham Reservoir.

Transit and recreation define the outlying areas, with the New York Central railroad following the path of the Housatonic River and the Appalachian Trail winding through the eastern ridges. Smaller settlements like Dalton and Hinsdale appear as distinct hubs connected by the Pittsfield Road. Significant local landmarks are mapped in detail, including the Wahconah Regional High School, the Berkshire Hills Country Club, and various cemeteries like St Patricks Cemetery, providing a comprehensive view of the county's mid-century social and physical infrastructure.