1972 Map of Worthington

About this map

The West Branch Westfield River and Westfield River carve through these Hampshire County highlands, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and prominent peaks. By the early 1970s, the area maintained a balance between its agricultural roots and emerging recreational use, evidenced by the Berkshire Snow Basin Ski Area and Cummington Fairgrounds. The local history of the Bryant Homestead and several family-named landmarks like Starkweather Hill point to deep-seated settlement patterns. Pockets of civic life are centered around Worthington Center and Worthington Corners, while the surrounding hills remain protected within the Worthington State Forest and Peru State Forest. Small rural schools such as the Starkweather Hill Sch and numerous burial grounds, including Dawes Cem and Ireland St Cem, provide essential data points for genealogical research in this part of the Berkshires.