1972 Map of Worthington

About this map

The West Branch Westfield River and its numerous tributaries, including Rivulet Brook and Wards Brook, carve a complex landscape across Hampshire County. In the early 1970s, this area of the Berkshires maintained a balance between recreational development and historical preservation. The Bryant Homestead and Cummington Fairgrounds anchor the eastern side of the quadrangle near Cummington, while the northern hills are home to the Berkshire Snow Basin Ski Area and Deer Hill State Reservation. The settlement pattern follows the river valleys and high ridges, connecting villages like Worthington Corners and West Cummington via winding routes such as Stage Road. Genealogists will find numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, from Windsor Cem in the west to the Ireland St Cem near the dramatic rocky features of The Gorge.