1940s Maps of Springfield, Massachusetts

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 1943 Map of Holyoke

    

    1943 Holyoke

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range.

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16. 1944 Map of Hampden

    

    1944 Hampden

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands come to life in the 1940s, showing the early suburban growth around Sixteen Acres and Hampden. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Adams Cem, Wilbraham Academy, and the village of Baptist Village.

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19. 1944 Map of Ludlow

    

    1944 Ludlow

    1944 Print · USGS

    Hampden County’s industrial river valley and rolling hills are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace historic family connections through Wilbraham Academy, Hillcrest Park Cem, and the rail lines serving North Wilbraham.

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22. 1944 Map of Springfield South, 1954 Print

    

    1944 Springfield South

    1954 Print · USGS

    Greater Springfield and the lower Connecticut River valley are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a robust mix of industrial city centers and expanding southern suburbs. Trace local history through landmarks like the US Armory, the Osborn Prison Farm, and the historic Winchester Square.

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25. 1946 Map of Springfield South

    

    1946 Springfield South

    1946 Print · USGS

    The Connecticut River valley thrives in the mid-1940s, transitioning from the industrial bustle of Springfield to the emerging suburbs of Longmeadow and Enfield. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional landmarks like the U S Armory, St Michaels Cemetery, and the Osborn Prison Farm.

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28. 1946 Map of Springfield North, 1954 Print

    

    1946 Springfield North

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley underwent significant industrial and military growth in the mid-1940s as urbanization reached outward from the riverbanks. Researchers can trace the development of Westover Field or locate family sites near St Aloysius Cem and St Stanislaus Ch.

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31. 1946 Map of Hampden, 1956 Print

    

    1946 Hampden

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands appear here in the mid-forties, showing a mix of established academy towns and expanding residential pockets. Trace the historical roots of Baptist Village, locate the grounds of Wilbraham Academy, or find the secluded Glendale Ch among the eastern hills.

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34. 1947 Map of Ludlow

    

    1947 Ludlow

    1947 Print · USGS

    Hampden County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here in the late 1940s as manufacturing and recreation began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Wilbraham Academy, the Hillcrest Park Cem, and the busy junction at Indian Orchard.

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37. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Albany

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

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