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1955 Map of Plainfield

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Plainfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The northern Berkshires and the high ridges of Hampshire and Franklin counties converge here, defined by an intricate network of state forests and upland settlements. Plainfield sits as a central hub, connected to outlying hamlets like West Hawley and South Hawley via winding mountain roads. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling reaches of the Mohawk Trail State Forest, Savoy State Forest, and Hawley State Forest, which preserve the rugged character of the Hoosac Range.

Water features like Hallockville Pond, Plainfield Pond, and Windsor Pond are interspersed among significant topographic landmarks such as Warner Hill and West Mtn. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of Hilltop Cem and Ingraham Cem, alongside early local infrastructure like School No 7. The presence of Windsor Jambs and the famous Mohawk Trail reflects the area's transition from an early transport corridor to a protected forest landscape.