1997 Map of Stockbridge

About this map

Stockbridge and its surrounding villages appear in detail on this late-1990s survey, documenting the enduring cultural and industrial character of the Berkshires. The landscape is defined by the winding Housatonic River as it moves through Glendale, Housatonic, and South Lee, passing landmarks like the Ice Glen and Monument Mountain. The region’s history of mineral extraction is preserved through labels for the Richmond Furnace, Hudson Ore Bed Pond, and various Gravel Pits, while its evolution into a center for arts and education is evidenced by the Tanglewood Auditorium and Berkshire Christian College. The map captures the complex water network including the Stockbridge Bowl (Lake Mahkeenac) and Laurel Lake. Transit corridors like the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Conrail line cut through the terrain near West Stockbridge Mountain, showing the modern infrastructure overlaying the historic settlement patterns of Austerlitz and Larrywaug.