BerkshiresMt. Washington, MA history, information, demographics
Historic USGS Maps of New England & New York
We assembled four large files to make the map, which is linked to the website of the University of New Hampshire's Dimond Library, where you can browse "Historic USGS Maps of New England & New York." View the original map files: Historic USGS Map of Bash Bish Falls.
The ruggedly beautiful town of Mount Washington is the site of Mt. Everett (2nd highest peak in the commonwealth), get directions to Bash Bish Falls State Park, Mount Everett State Reservation, and Mount Washington State Forest, and the spectacular, legendary Bash Bish Falls.
At BerkshireMap.com, you can get web links and directions to Bash Bish Falls State Park, Mount Everett State Reservation, and Mount Washington State Forest.
Mt. Washington, MA facts:
- Town Hall: 118 East St
- Phone: (413) 528-2839
- Population: 130
- Settled/Inc'd: 1692/1779
- Named for: George Washington
- Elevation: 1670'
- Demographic data: state.ma.us/
Using the map:
You may zoom with the controls on the left, change the map style with the buttons on the upper right, and click and drag the map to pan. Click the marker to open an "info-window" containing a form that allows you to get printable directions to and from any location.
visit in late June
Perhaps the ideal time to visit would be the end of June, when the mountain laurel is in full bloom.