Interesting old map of Ashfield, Massachusetts, with a listing of Business Notices for Ashfield. This map comes from the Atlas of Franklin County, published by F. W. Beers in 1871. It is approximately 12.5 inches by 15.5 inches. Hand colored.
Most houses on the map are identified by the owner's name. Among the surnames shown: Williams, Sanderson, Phillips, Warren, Kilburn, Bement, Bassett,Perkins, Goodwin, Bryant, Warren, Smith, Wright, Branson, Harris, Howes, Ramney, Graves, Guilford, Cross, Eldridge, Cowen, Gardner, Lilly, Fuller, Hall, Vincent, Jackson, Elmer, Pettibone, Kelly, Franklin, Clark, Stetson, Collins, Kenney, Burnett, Roice, Rice, Hathaway, Abbott, etc.
Also shown: Spruce Corners, Rolling Pin Manufactory, Williams Pond, Schoolhouses, Mill Hill, Cemeteries, Saw Mills, Wooden Ware Shop, Pumpkin Hill, Great Pond, Carding & Cider Mill, Plane Factory, Town Farm, Bear River, Blacksmith Shop, South River, etc.
Has some age spots ... see scans.
A scan of the title page of the Atlas of Franklin County is included to provide information about the atlas in which this map was published. The title page is not included in this auction.