2024 Map of Shutesbury

About this map

Shutesbury serves as the focal point of this Massachusetts landscape, where the wooded uplands of Franklin and Hampshire counties meet the northwestern reach of the Quabbin Reservoir. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges, including Brushy Mtn, Mt Mineral, and the January Hills, which separate small agricultural and residential pockets like Moores Corner and Baconville. This modern survey reveals a dense network of local history, particularly through its preservation of numerous small burial sites such as the Arnold Burial Ground, Quaker Burying Ground, and the Jewish Community Association of Amherst Cem. The presence of the New England National Scenic Trl cutting through the center of the quadrangle highlights the area's contemporary role as a corridor for conservation and outdoor recreation, while established settlements like Pelham and East Leverett maintain their traditional footprints along the winding roads that follow the drainage of the Sawmill River and Amethyst Brook.