1949 Map of Shelburne Falls

About this map

Shelburne Falls sits at the northern curve of the Deerfield River, serving as a focal point for industry and transport in this 1949 topographic study. The Boston and Maine Railroad follows the river’s winding course, while the historic Mohawk Trail carves through the steep elevation of Massaemett Mountain. The landscape is characterized by narrow valleys and high ridges like Greenfield Mountain and Arthurs Seat. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial sites, including Arms Cem and Skinner Cem, along with rural institutions such as the Roberts Sch. Small settlements like Conway, Bardwell, and Burkville are mapped with precision, showing the distribution of farmsteads and homes before the post-war expansion significantly altered these rural Franklin County corridors.