2021 Map of Wales

About this map

Brimfield and Wales anchor this survey of the South-Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut borderlands, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Quinebaug River. This area is characterized by significant water bodies that served both industry and recreation, including the large Hamilton Reservoir and the expansive East Brimfield Lake. The terrain is punctuated by notable heights like Mt Pisgah and Rattlesnake Mtn, which overlook a network of valley settlements and historic cemeteries such as Brimfield Cem and Holland Cem. The map illustrates the transition from the Massachusetts towns in Hampden County and Worcester County into the Connecticut village of Mashapaug within Tolland County. Small tributaries like Lombards Brook and Mill Brook traverse the wooded hills, reflecting the region's traditional New England upland character.