1955 Map of Westhampton

About this map

Westhampton and the eastern slopes of the Berkshire foothills are documented here during the mid-1950s, revealing a landscape defined by small upland settlements and the early implementation of regional water management. Much of the western terrain along the Westfield River is designated as Federal Flood Control Land, a move that dramatically reshaped the land use around Goss Heights and Norwich. For genealogists and local researchers, the map preserves the exact locations of family-named plots such as Torrey Cem and Bofat Meadow Cem, as well as relic industry sites like Bisbee Mill on the Dead Branch. The network of backroads, including Kings Highway and Stage Road, connects isolated peaks like Mt Pisgah and Spruce Hill, providing a clear view of the rural township structure before modern suburban development reached these Hampshire County highlands.