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1960 Map of Rowe

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Rowe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Deerfield River carves a deep path through the highlands of Northern Franklin County, anchoring a landscape defined by massive civil engineering and forestry. The Hoosac Tunnel and Hoosac Tunnel Sta represent a critical rail link beneath these peaks, connecting the region via the Boston and Maine Railroad. In the northern section, the Sherman Reservoir and its associated Power Plant at Monroe Bridge showcase the industrial utility of the river during the mid-century era.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain is protected by several large preserves, including Monroe State Forest and the Mohawk Trail State Forest. Small settlements like Rowe and Drury are connected by a network of local routes such as Zoar Road and Maxwell Road. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, including Sherman Cem near the Vermont border and North Cem near Pelham Lake, providing a clear record of family names and communities within this mountainous corridor.