1942 Map of Woronoco

About this map

Westfield River carves a dramatic passage through the Berkshires, anchoring a landscape of industrial hamlets and highland farms just before the mid-century. The Boston and Albany Railroad tracks parallel the water, serving established mill communities such as Crescent Mills, Russell, and Woronoco. High above the river valley, the topography is punctuated by landmarks like Tekoa Mtn and Hosmer Lookout, while the rural interior near Montgomery reveals a network of local schools and churches, including the New State Sch and Montgomery Ch.