1980s Maps of Hampden County, Massachusetts

1. 1982 Map of Southbridge, 1983 Print

   

   1982 Southbridge

   1983 Print · USGS

   The industrial Quinebaug River valley and its surrounding highlands are captured here in the early eighties as modernization reached the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. Researchers can trace family sites near St Marys Cem, navigate the ridges of Leadmine Mtn, and locate old village centers like Fiskdale and Sandersdale.

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4. 1982 Map of Warren, 1984 Print

   

   1982 Warren

   1984 Print · USGS

   The Quaboag River valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling state parks. Local researchers can trace the rail lines of Conrail, find family plots at Pine Grove Cem, or locate landmarks like Steerage Rock.

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7. 1985 Map of Holyoke, 1986 Print

   

   1985 Holyoke

   1986 Print · USGS

   The Pioneer Valley and surrounding uplands appear here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Connecticut River and modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate regional landmarks from Mount Tom State Reservation to the Quabbin Reservoir.

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10. 1986 Map of Hartford

    

    1986 Hartford

    1986 Print · USGS

    Central Connecticut and the surrounding highlands were undergoing significant suburban growth and industrial transition during the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of regional landmarks including Bradley International Airport, the University of Connecticut, and the historic State Capitol.

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13. 1986 Map of Pittsfield

    

    1986 Pittsfield

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires and the Hudson Valley meet in the mid-1980s, documenting a cross-border landscape of mountain forests and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Conrail and the Taconic State Parkway as they pass through Stockbridge, Great Barrington, and Kinderhook.

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16. 1987 Map of East Lee

    

    1987 East Lee

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires come to life in the late eighties as conservation lands and major transportation arteries define the landscape. Trace the Appalachian Trail through the hills or locate historic sites like the Jacobs Pillow School and Theatre and Becket Center.

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19. 1987 Map of Tolland Center

    

    1987 Tolland Center

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills meet in this late-century survey of the Massachusetts and Connecticut state line. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Tolland Center and Southfield or locate family plots at Montville Cem and Roberts Cem.

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22. 1987 Map of Blandford

    

    1987 Blandford

    1987 Print · USGS

    The hill towns and river valleys of Hampden County are captured in the late eighties, showing the industrial nodes along the Westfield River. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Warfield Cem, the village of North Blandford, and the grounds of Westfield State College.

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25. 1987 Map of Chester

    

    1987 Chester

    1987 Print · USGS

    The Berkshires highlands near the Hampshire and Hampden county line appear here in the late 1980s, shaped by river valleys and massive water management projects. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites including Old Leonard Cem and Webster Cem, while tracing the local economy from the historic Bisbee Mill to the Conrail rail corridor.

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28. 1987 Map of Southwick, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Southwick

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Southwick and Granville borderlands are shown here in the late 1980s, balancing residential growth with vast state forests. Genealogists can locate family sites like Woodland Cem or Gillett Corner while tracing the shores of the Congamond Lakes.

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31. 1987 Map of Otis, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Otis

    1988 Print · USGS

    The southern Berkshires in the late eighties show a landscape of expansive state forests and highland reservoirs. Researchers can locate Old Center Cem, the Appalachian Trail, and the secluded Hephzibah Heights settlement.

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