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1880s Maps of Springfield, Massachusetts

Explore 4 historic maps of Springfield from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Springfield's landscape evolved across the 1880s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Springfield's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.

Springfield, MA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Springfield
    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.
  4. 1887 Map of Palmer
    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.
  7. 1889 Map of Springfield
    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.
  10. 1889 Map of Palmer
    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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