1893 Map of Belchertown

About this map

Swift River valleys define this landscape long before the 20th-century inundations altered the region's geography. The map reveals a dense network of hill towns and valley settlements, including Greenwich, Enfield, Prescott, and North Dana, which were then active centers of agriculture and local industry. These communities are linked by the Boston & Albany R. R. Athol Branch, which follows the river's winding course through the heart of the valley.