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1967 Map of Woronoco

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Woronoco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Westfield River carved a deep corridor through these Berkshires foothills, shaping the industrial and transit development of the late 1960s. The village of Woronoco and the industrial activity at Crescent Mills reflect the river-powered economy of this era, while the Penn Central rail lines and the Massachusetts Turnpike track the valley's role as a major east-west transportation artery.

Upland from the river, the landscape transitions into the steep ridges of Tekoa Mtn and Shatterack Mtn, where smaller settlements like Montgomery and Wyben maintain their rural character. Researchers can find distinct local markers such as the Wyben Chapel, St Thomas Cem, and the Appalachian Mountain Club Trail as it winds through Huntington State Forest. The map also captures the critical water infrastructure for the surrounding region, including the expansive Tighe Carmody Reservoir and Westfield Reservoir.