Plainfield and its surrounding hill towns occupy this area of the Berkshire foothills, where the landscape is defined by the high divides between the Chickley River and the northern branches of the Westfield River. Several small settlements and crossroads are identified across the terrain, including West Hawley, Hallockville, and Brier. The map documents early regional history through family-named landmarks like Allis Cem and Brier Cem, alongside geographic features such as Forge Hill and Warner Hill. Significant water bodies like Plainfield Pond and Hallockville Pond sit amidst a network of secondary roads, including Horton Rd and Plainfield Bush Rd, reflecting a rural character that has persisted into the modern era.
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1886 · Greylock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Hawley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Chesterfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1886 · Becket
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Becket
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Chesterfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Hawley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Greylock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Chesterfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Becket
USGS Topo · 1:62,500