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1973 Map of Williamstown

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Williamstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Williams College anchors the historic valley landscape where the Hoosic River meets the Green River. This 1970s revision captures a region defined by its academic core and significant public lands, including the Mt Greylock State Reservation and Taconic Trail State Park. The terrain is dominated by prominent peaks like Mt Greylock and Mt Prospect, while the industrial and transportation corridor follows the Boston and Maine Railroad through Blackinton and Braytonville toward North Adams.

Local history is preserved in the distribution of family-named landmarks and institutions, from the Mt Hope Farm to the White Oaks Ch. The map traces the early route of the Appalachian Trail as it traverses the high ridges, passing the War Memorial Beacon. Residential and genealogical details are evident in the placement of Westhawn Cem, Eastlawn Cem, and the cluster of settlements at Sweets Corner and South Williamstown.