Old Maps of South Amherst, Amherst

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  1. 1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Northampton
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley in the late 1800s was a hub of academic and industrial energy centered on the Connecticut River. Genealogists can trace family roots through hamlets like Hockanum and Loudville or locate early campus sites like the Agricultural College.

  2. 1886 Map of Northampton
    1886 Map of Northampton
    1886 Northampton
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley in the mid-1880s is captured here at a peak of rail expansion and educational growth. Researchers can trace the early footprints of the Agricultural College, the industrial works at Haydenville, and the landmark Insane Asylum.

  3. 1891 Map of Northampton
    1891 Map of Northampton
    1891 Northampton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rising academic centers. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Bay State Village and Hockanum, or locate early campus sites at the Agricultural College.

  4. 1893 Map of Northampton
    1893 Map of Northampton
    1893 Northampton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of thriving mill towns and emerging college campuses. Trace the industrial operations at Factory Hollow or locate old crossings like the Smith Ferry and the Ferry at Hatfield.

  5. 1895 Map of Northampton
    1895 Map of Northampton
    1895 Northampton
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of burgeoning industrial villages and prestigious colleges. Researchers can trace the early rail networks like the Williamsburg Br. or locate historic sites like the Insane Asylum and Hockanum.
    10 unique versions available

  6. 1896 Map of Holyoke
    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.

  7. 1897 Map of Holyoke
    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..

  8. 1901 Map of Holyoke
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1935 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1935 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1935 Mt Holyoke
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River Valley's academic and agricultural landscape is captured in the mid-1930s, showing the early footprints of storied institutions. Researchers can trace the grounds of Amherst College, find the rural Smiths Ferry Ch, and locate old settlements like Pearl City and Hockanum.

  10. 1941 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1941 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1941 Mt Holyoke
    1941 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County thrives along the Connecticut River in the years before the Second World War. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Amherst College, locate family sites at Smiths Ferry, or find small rural centers like Moody Corner and Aldrich Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1943 Map of Holyoke
    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.

  12. 1947 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1955 Print
    1947 Mt Holyoke
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County in the late nineteen-forties centers on the academic hubs of Amherst and South Hadley amidst the dramatic ridgelines of the Holyoke Range. Researchers can trace historic river crossings at Smiths Ferry, explore the grounds of Amherst College, and locate rural settlements like Aldrich Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1948 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1948 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1948 Mt Holyoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County in the late 1940s is defined by the high ridges of the Holyoke Range and the industrial river valley. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Amherst College, the rail sidings of Aldrich Mills, and the old river crossing at Smiths Ferry.

  14. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    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.

  15. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.

  17. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.

  18. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.

  19. 1964 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1967 Print
    1964 Mt Holyoke
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley mid-century is defined by the winding Connecticut River and the prominent ridges of the Holyoke Range. Researchers can trace the footprints of Amherst College, the historic Old Hadley Cem, and local landmarks like Titans Piazza.
    7 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Holyoke, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2024 Map of Mount Holyoke, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Holyoke, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Holyoke
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley remains a blend of esteemed collegiate campuses and protected wildlife corridors in this current-century survey. Genealogists can locate family sites at the Old Hadley Cem and South Amherst Cem, while hikers can trace the Metacomet-Monadnock Trl across the peaks.

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