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1973 Map of Pittsfield West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Onota Lake and the western edge of Pittsfield anchor this Berkshire County landscape during a period of mid-century growth. The map illustrates a complex geography where industrial history meets natural recreation, featuring the extensive grounds of Pittsfield Cemetery and the Naval Reserve Center near the city core. To the west, the terrain rises into the Taconic Range, crossing the New York Massachusetts state line and encompassing the historical site of Shaker Village and the high elevations of Shaker Mtn.

Infrastructure like the Pittsfield Municipal Airport and the Penn Central rail lines demonstrate the city's role as a regional hub. Recreational sites are prominent, from the Bousquet Ski Area on the slopes of South Mtn to several summer camps, including Camp Witawentin and Camp Russell on the shores of Richmond Pond. The detailed surveying also captures educational landmarks such as Berkshire Community College and several parochial institutions like St Josephs High Sch.