1890s Maps of Franklin County, Massachusetts

1. 1890 Map of Hawley

   

   1890 Hawley

   1890 Print · USGS

   Franklin County and the Vermont borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the railroad era transformed the Deerfield Valley. Trace the path of the Fitchburg Railroad through the Hoosac Tunnel or find old roads in Hawley and Ashfield.

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4. 1890 Map of Belchertown

   

   1890 Belchertown

   1890 Print · USGS

   The Swift River valley is seen here in the late nineteenth century, long before the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vanished streets of Enfield, Greenwich, and North Dana, or follow the old Boston & Albany R. R. line.

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7. 1890 Map of Greenfield

   

   1890 Greenfield

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   Franklin County's industrial and rail corridors are captured in the late nineteenth century as the river valleys pulsed with water-powered manufacturing. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Turners Falls, the layout of Lake Pleasant Camp Ground, and the rail connections at Conway Depot.

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10. 1890 Map of Winchendon

    

    1890 Winchendon

    1890 Print · USGS

    The Worcester County borderlands at the end of the 19th century reveal a complex landscape of mill villages and hilltop commons. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Powers Mills, find the rail junction at Pequoig Station, and locate the ancestral centers of Royalston Center or Templeton Center.

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13. 1891 Map of Northampton

    

    1891 Northampton

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    The Pioneer Valley in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rising academic centers. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Bay State Village and Hockanum, or locate early campus sites at the Agricultural College.

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16. 1891 Map of Greylock

    

    1891 Greylock

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    The northern Berkshires are captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and textile centers transformed the rugged valley floor. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Mt Greylock, the Hoosac Tunnel Line, and the vanished site of Arnoldsville.

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19. 1893 Map of Northampton

    

    1893 Northampton

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    Hampshire County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of thriving mill towns and emerging college campuses. Trace the industrial operations at Factory Hollow or locate old crossings like the Smith Ferry and the Ferry at Hatfield.

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22. 1893 Map of Chesterfield

    

    1893 Chesterfield

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    The Hampshire County highlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a network of river-powered mill towns and mountain farmsteads. Local historians can trace early neighborhood clusters like Ireland Street and Shack Street or locate industrial sites like Risbee Mill.

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25. 1893 Map of Greylock

    

    1893 Greylock

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    The Northern Berkshires were at an industrial peak in the late 1800s, centered on the vital rail and water corridors of the Hoosic Valley. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Hoosac Tunnel Line and find historic mill settlements like Maple Grove and Cheshire Harbor.

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28. 1893 Map of Belchertown

    

    1893 Belchertown

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    The Swift River valley is shown here in the 1890s, years before the landscape was fundamentally altered. Genealogists can trace family homes and rail routes through Enfield, Prescott, North Dana, and the Boston & Albany R R.

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31. 1894 Map of Winchendon

    

    1894 Winchendon

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    North-central Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are captured here during a peak era of rail-driven industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of mill villages and family landmarks like Powers Mills, Baldwinville, and the Cheshire Railroad.

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34. 1894 Map of Greenfield

    

    1894 Greenfield

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    Franklin County's industrial river valleys are captured here in the late 19th century as rail lines and water power drove local growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Turner Falls, the transit hub at Cheapside, and the historic village of Deerfield.

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37. 1894 Map of Hawley

    

    1894 Hawley

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    The northern Berkshires in the late nineteenth century are defined by the Deerfield River and the legendary Hoosac Tunnel rail route. Researchers can trace old upland hamlets like Spruce Corner, locate riverside settlements such as Monroe Bridge, and study the early rail network through Zoar.

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40. 1894 Map of Warwick

    

    1894 Warwick

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    Northern Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape shaped by the Millers River. Researchers can trace the path of the Central Vermont Railroad and find early settlements like Wendell Depot and Northfield.

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43. 1895 Map of Northampton

    

    1895 Northampton

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    The Pioneer Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of burgeoning industrial villages and prestigious colleges. Researchers can trace the early rail networks like the Williamsburg Br. or locate historic sites like the Insane Asylum and Hockanum.

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46. 1895 Map of Chesterfield

    

    1895 Chesterfield

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    The Hampshire County uplands in the late nineteenth century show a landscape of steep river valleys and small mill towns. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Risbees Mill or locate family homesteads in hamlets like Ireland Street and Jordansville.

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49. 1896 Map of Holyoke

    

    1896 Holyoke

    1896 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshire foothills thrive in the 1890s as a complex network of industrial towns and upland farming communities. Historians can trace early infrastructure through the Bisbee Mill, the Agricultural College, and the prominent Ox Bow on the Connecticut River.

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52. 1897 Map of Holyoke

    

    1897 Holyoke

    1897 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive in the 1890s, caught here at the height of the region's industrial and agricultural development. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of hill towns and river settlements, from Agricultural College in Amherst to the mills of Holyoke and the remote tracks of the Athol Br. R. R..

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55. 1898 Map of Greylock

    

    1898 Greylock

    1898 Print · USGS

    The Berkshire highlands at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of deep valleys and engineering feats. Trace the path of the Hoosac Tunnel or locate historic mill sites and rail stops in North Adams, Zylonite, and Cheshire.

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