1967 Map of Wales

About this map

Wales and Holland anchor this cross-border survey, which captures the lake-studded landscape of South-Central Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut in the late 1960s. The topography is defined by the Quinebaug River and a series of significant water bodies including the East Brimfield Reservoir and Hamilton Reservoir. The area is characterized by extensive public lands, notably the Brimfield State Forest and Nipmuck State Forest, which surround peaks like Rattlesnake Mtn and Mount Pisgah. A distinct seasonal character is evident through the presence of the Springfield Boys Camp and Springfield Girls Camp near Pork Barrel Pond. Transport infrastructure transitions from the northern reach of the Mass Turnpike to the southern corridor of Interstate 86, illustrating the mid-century development of regional travel routes through the wooded hills of Hampden and Tolland Counties.