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2012 Map of Rowe

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Rowe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Deerfield River carves a deep valley through this northern Massachusetts landscape, defining the industrial and transportation corridor between Monroe Bridge and Zoar. The map captures a high-energy hydraulic landscape, featuring the Sherman Reservoir and the Bear Swamp Upper Reservoir, which reflect the region's long-standing reliance on water for power. This era of mapping shows the enduring footprint of the nineteenth-century rail engineering feat, the Hoosac Tunnel, which enters the earth near Hoosac Tunnel Station along the river's edge.

Local settlements like Rowe are surrounded by family-named landmarks and historic burials, including North Cem, West Cem, and East Cem. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Negus Mountain and Adams Mountain, while the northern edge tracks the state line toward Vermont near Jillson Hill. This survey provides a precise look at the rural road network and the numerous brooks, such as Pelham Brook and Wheeler Brook, that feed the main river system.