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1947 Map of Pittsfield West

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Pittsfield West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The industrial and community landscape of the Berkshires unfolds across this mid-century survey, centered on the western expansion of Pittsfield. To the west, the historic Shaker Village stands near the foot of Shaker Mtn, marking a distinct communal settlement pattern that contrasts with the developing residential grid of the city. The Boston and Albany Railroad serves as a vital corridor through the valley, passing near West Pittsfield and the waters of Richmond Pond.

Hydrology and recreation are central to the area's identity, with the large expanse of Onota Lake and Pontoosuc Lake dominating the northern half of the sheet. Higher elevations to the west are defined by the Taconic Skyline Trail along the New York Massachusetts state line. Notable landmarks such as Wahconah Park, the Pittsfield Airport, and the Pittsfield Cem provide clear reference points for local historians and genealogists tracking family roots in the Berkshire County region.