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2012 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mill River flows through the heart of this hill country landscape, anchoring the historic villages of Williamsburg and Haydenville. The map illustrates a developed network of rural infrastructure, from the Williamsburg Station to agricultural landmarks like Birchmere Farm and Dairy and Quontquont Farm. Higher elevations are defined by a series of prominent peaks and gaps, including Hog Mountain, Mount Esther, and the notable Joe Herrick Gulf.

Water management is a central theme, evidenced by the Mountain Street Reservoir and the Northampton Reservoir system. Local heritage is preserved in numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as Whately Center Cem and Cricket Hill Cem. The interplay of steep terrain at Stone Mountain and Whately Glen with the valley settlements provides a clear look at how the geography of Hampshire County shaped its transit and growth.