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1888 Map of Sheffield
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1888 Map of Sheffield

USGS Topo · Published 1888

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The Housatonic River valley serves as the central artery for this late-19th-century study, where the Housatonic Railroad links the thriving village of Great Barrington to industrial and transit hubs like Sheffield and Ashley Falls. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the fertile river bottoms to the steep eastern faces of the Taconic Range, dominated by peaks such as Mt. Everett and Mt. Race. The survey documents the intricate water systems of the era, including the striking Bashbish Falls on the western border and numerous mill sites along Iron Work Brook and Mill River.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1888
Date Published1888
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain