1950 Map of Shutesbury

About this map

The eastern shoreline of the Quabbin Reservoir dominates the landscape of this 1950 revision, marking a definitive shift in the region's geography following the reservoir's creation. The map details the central hilltop village of Shutesbury and the higher elevations of Pelham, including the Rhodes Sch and the community around Pelham Hill Road. While the reservoir reshaped the eastern boundary, the interior maintains a network of older settlements such as Cooleyville, Dudleyville, and Baconville. Small-scale water management is evident through features like Atkins Reservoir, Baker Reservoir, and Lake Wyola in the north. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Brushy Mtn, Mt Orient, and the curiously named Poverty Mtn. Local history is preserved in the location of the West Cem and Valley Cem, alongside landmarks like Orient Springs, reflecting a period when these rural Franklin and Hampshire County townships balanced conservation with their agricultural and residential roots.