1967 Map of Wales

About this map

Brimfield, Massachusetts, and the surrounding towns along the Connecticut border are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and managed forests in the late 1960s. The landscape is dominated by the Brimfield State Forest and Nipmuck State Forest, reflecting a mid-century emphasis on recreational land use and conservation. The mapping shows significant water management features, including the Hamilton Reservoir and East Brimfield Lake, alongside established youth retreats like the Springfield Boys Camp and Springfield Girls Camp. Local commerce and transit are centered on Rte 20 and the various local roads connecting smaller settlements like Wales, Holland, and Mashapaug. Geologists and local historians will note the variety of family-named terrain, from Burley Hill to Janes Hill, which influenced the early settlement patterns of this borderland region.