Old Maps of Springfield, Massachusetts

1. 1886 Map of Springfield

   

   1886 Springfield

   1886 Print · USGS

   The Connecticut River valley thrives as a rail and industrial powerhouse at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families and industry in hubs like Chicopee Falls, Ireland Parish, and the growing streetscapes of Brightwood.

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4. 1887 Map of Palmer

   

   1887 Palmer

   1887 Print · USGS

   Hampden County's industrial river valleys thrive in the late nineteenth century as rail and water power converge. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Three Rivers, locate the Alms House near Palmer, and identify old mill sites like Ellis Mills.

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7. 1889 Map of Springfield

   

   1889 Springfield

   1889 Print · USGS

   The Connecticut River valley thrives as an industrial powerhouse in the 1880s, fueled by a dense network of water power and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Holyoke and Springfield, or find smaller settlements like Baptist Village and Mittineague.

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10. 1889 Map of Palmer

    

    1889 Palmer

    1889 Print · USGS

    Hampden County and the surrounding valley are shown here in the 1880s as a thriving hub of rail and water-powered industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through landmarks like Ellis Mills, the State Alms House, and the Granite Quarry.

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13. 1893 Map of Springfield

    

    1893 Springfield

    1893 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley at the end of the nineteenth century centers on the bustling riverfronts of Springfield and Holyoke. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected neighborhoods of Indian Orchard, the distinct Shakers settlement, and early industries along the Chicopee River.

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16. 1893 Map of Palmer

    

    1893 Palmer

    1893 Print · USGS

    Hampden County and its surrounding borders are captured here during a peak era of rail expansion and water-powered industry. Researchers can trace the junction of major lines at Barretts Junction or locate vanished industrial hamlets like Duckville and Ellis Mills.

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19. 1895 Map of Springfield

    

    1895 Springfield

    1895 Print · USGS

    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the late 1800s as a powerhouse of rail-side industry and varied agricultural settlements. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Ireland Parish, the Shaker community, and the mills of Chicopee Falls.

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1901 Map of Holyoke

    

    1901 Holyoke

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by mill towns and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Bisbee Mill, South Ferry, and the Agricultural College.

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31. 1908 Map of Ware

    

    1908 Ware

    1908 Print · USGS

    Central Massachusetts at the turn of the century reveals the Swift River Valley decades before the Quabbin Reservoir changed the landscape forever. Trace the lost footprints of Enfield and Dana, or follow the Central Vermont RR through Greenwich Village and Ware.

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34. 1919 Map of Palmer

    

    1919 Palmer

    1919 Print · USGS

    Hampden County and the Connecticut borderlands are captured here during the height of the steam-rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry at Fosketts Mill, the Granite Quarry, and the sprawling Monson State Hospital.

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37. 1920 Map of Springfield

    

    1920 Springfield

    1920 Print · USGS

    Greater Springfield and the Pioneer Valley are captured here during a period of intense industrial and rail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of neighborhoods like Indian Orchard, locate the Shaker Sta, or study the early rail alignments of the Boston and Albany RR.

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40. 1928 Map of Long Meadow

    

    1928 Long Meadow

    1928 Print · USGS

    North-central Connecticut and the Massachusetts border are captured here in the late twenties, showing the region's transition into the modern era. Genealogists can trace the rail-and-river network through Thompsonville and find the site of Shaker Sta.

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43. 1933 Map of Chicopee

    

    1933 Chicopee

    1933 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Pioneer Valley is frozen in time during the early 1930s, showing the dense mill and residential centers along the river bends. Trace local family history through numerous landmarks like St Patrick Cem, the West Street Sch, and the grounds of the Springfield Airport.

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46. 1933 Map of Longmeadow

    

    1933 Longmeadow

    1933 Print · USGS

    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the early 1930s as a hub of industry, education, and transport. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Springfield Cemetery or locate old rail hubs like Union Station and the Longmeadow Sta.

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49. 1938 Map of Springfield North

    

    1938 Springfield North

    1938 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Connecticut River comes alive in this pre-war survey, showcasing the canal-driven growth of Holyoke and Chicopee. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like St Stanislaus Cem or the localized neighborhoods of Aldenville and South Hadley Falls.

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52. 1938 Map of Springfield South

    

    1938 Springfield South

    1938 Print · USGS

    Springfield and its southern neighbors appear here in the late 1930s, showing a bustling industrial city and its growing suburbs before postwar change. Researchers can trace historic rail lines through Union Sta or locate family plots in Oak Grove Cemetery and St Michaels Cemetery.

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55. 1939 Map of Hampden

    

    1939 Hampden

    1939 Print · USGS

    Hampden and Wilbraham are captured here just before the mid-century expansion of the Springfield suburbs. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Wilbraham Academy, find family names at Prospect Hill Cem, and locate the small settlement of Baptist Village.

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58. 1939 Map of Ludlow

    

    1939 Ludlow

    1939 Print · USGS

    The industrial Chicopee River valley meets the rolling Facing Hills in this late 1930s survey of Hampden County. Local researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Ludlow, locate old burial grounds like Maplewood Cem, or find the campus of the Wilbraham Academy.

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61. 1939 Map of Springfield South

    

    1939 Springfield South

    1939 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley hums with industrial and civic energy in the late thirties as rail hubs and river crossings define the landscape. Trace the urban layout of Springfield through landmarks like the U S Armory, Union Sta, and Oak Grove Cemetery.

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64. 1940 Map of Hampden

    

    1940 Hampden

    1940 Print · USGS

    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands meet at the edge of the Berkshires in the late thirties. Local historians can trace old homesteads and community hubs near Baptist Village, Woodland Dell Cem, and the high peak of Minnechoag Mountain.

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67. 1942 Map of Ludlow

    

    1942 Ludlow

    1942 Print · USGS

    Hampden County landscapes in the late thirties reveal a mix of industrial river towns and upland reservoirs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Wilbraham Academy, East Wilbraham Cem, and the neighborhoods around Indian Orchard.

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70. 1942 Map of Hampden

    

    1942 Hampden

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley foothills are captured here in the years before the war, showing the rural character of Hampden and Wilbraham. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites such as Adams Cem, Baptist Village, and the Stony Hill Sch.

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73. 1942 Map of Ware

    

    1942 Ware

    1942 Print · USGS

    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured here during the early years of the war, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Quabbin Reservoir. Researchers can trace rail-era industry and local landmarks like the Lead Mine and the Bald Peak Hospital.

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