23 December 2017

Archaeology and Hiking?

I have always had an interest in history.  Fortunately for me I can see historic features on the landscape when I hike.  Most common in New England are the many stone walls.

On my annual survey of National Park Service Appalachian Trail boundary bushwhacking, I get to check out many stone walls and this old foundation.


From old maps, I believe this is the farm of W. Morrison.


Source: Atlas of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, 1904.

I need to research that a bit more, but given the relative location of the foundation, the NPS property lines and topography, it seems logical.

Here is a short video of the details.