Old Maps of West Springfield, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

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. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 1928 Map of Mittineague

    

    1928 Mittineague

    1928 Print · USGS

    The Connecticut and Massachusetts borderlands appear here in the late twenties during an early aerial survey of the region. Researchers can trace the path of the N Y N H & H railroad through Suffield and locate rural landmarks like Buck Hill and Still Brook.

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31. 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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34. 1933 Map of Feeding Hills

    

    1933 Feeding Hills

    1933 Print · USGS

    The Lower Pioneer Valley in the early thirties reveals a landscape shaped by the ridge of Proven Mountain and the winding Westfield River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy institutions like the Westfield State Sanatorium and trace local neighborhoods from Frog Bottom to Feeding Hills.

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37. 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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40. 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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43. 1938 Map of Mt Tom

    

    1938 Mt Tom

    1938 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley underwent significant industrial and recreational growth in the late 1930s as cities like Holyoke and Westfield expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Jerome Cem, the St Marys Cemetery, or the historic Mountain Park and Barnes Landing Field.

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46. 1938 Map of West Springfield

    

    1938 West Springfield

    1938 Print · USGS

    Hampden County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the 1930s during a period of steady institutional and residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of WESTFIELD and AGAWAM, locating family landmarks like Shea Corner, St James Ch, and the Suffield Street Sch.

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49. 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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52. 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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55. 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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58. 1944 Map of West Springfield, 1954 Print

    

    1944 West Springfield

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Pioneer Valley south of Westfield and West Springfield is shown here during the mid-forties, capturing the intersection of industrial rail lines and rural hamlets. Local historians can trace old property boundaries near St James Ch, the Paucatuck Cem, and crossroads like Hosmer Corner.

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61. 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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64. 1945 Map of West Springfield

    

    1945 West Springfield

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Westfield River valley during the 1940s reveals a mix of industrial riverfront and rising upland ridges along the Connecticut border. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Kings Cem, the Hastings Hill Sch, and old intersections at Hosmer Corner.

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67. 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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70. 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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73. 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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