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1971 Map of Plainfield

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Plainfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The town of Plainfield and the surrounding Berkshire highlands are defined by a complex intersection of county lines where Berkshire, Franklin, and Hampshire counties meet. This upland landscape, revised to reflect the early 1970s, shows a region dominated by vast state-managed woodlands, including the Mohawk Trail State Forest and Savoy Mountain State Forest. The historic Mohawk Trail snakes across the northern edge, while the town center of Plainfield is anchored by the Hilltop Cem and the Hallock Mem Sch.

Smaller settlements like West Hawley and Hallockville are scattered among prominent peaks such as Savoy Mountain and Warner Hill. The map documents numerous mountain water bodies like Plainfield Pond and Windsor Pond, along with the striking geological feature known as Windsor Jambs. This survey serves as a detailed record of the region's recreational evolution, specifically marking the Berkshire East Ski Area near the Chickley River.