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1960 Map of Williamstown

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Williamstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Williams College serves as the cultural anchor for this Berkshire landscape, situated where the Hoosic River meets the Green River. The 1960 revision documents the educational and recreational development of the area, featuring landmarks like the Williamstown Boys Club and Harriman Airport. The town's layout is marked by several burial grounds including Westlawn Cem and College Cem, while industrial activity is noted at the Gravel Pits north of town.

Rising sharply to the south, the Mt Greylock State Reservation dominates the topography. This protected wilderness includes the Appalachian Trail winding toward the summit of Mt Greylock, topped by the War Memorial Beacon. The complex terrain of The Hopper and Stony Ledge illustrates the dramatic geological transition between the valley settlements and the high peaks of the Taconic and Hoosac ranges, providing a clear record of mid-century land preservation in Massachusetts.