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1949 Map of Shelburne Falls

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Shelburne Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Deerfield River carves a deep valley through the Franklin County highlands, anchoring the village of Shelburne Falls. In this mid-century period, the regional transportation network is defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad following the river's path and the iconic Mohawk Trail winding through the hills. The landscape is dotted with small agricultural settlements like Bardwell, Conway, and West Deerfield, each connected by a web of narrow mountain roads such as Bardwell Road and Albany Road.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the townships, including Arms Cem and Skinner Cem, along with the Union Ch near the eastern border. The terrain is notably rugged, marked by prominent peaks such as Greenfield Mountain and Shelburne Mtn, and several family-named landmarks like Rowe Lot Hill and Dragon Hill. The southern portion of the map shows the Conway Reservoir and the small hamlet of Burkville along the South River.