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1893 Map of Belchertown, 1923 Print
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1893 Map of Belchertown

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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The Swift River valley dominates this landscape, showing the interconnected villages and rural infrastructure of the Swift River valley several decades before the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. Central to the region are the settlements of Enfield, Prescott, Greenwich, and North Dana, which serve as local hubs along the meandering branches of the Swift River. The topographical survey by Laurence Thompson and W. D. Johnson documents a complex network of roads and rail lines, including the Boston & Albany R. R. and the Central Vermont R. R., which facilitated local industry and trade. Notable landmarks like Quabin Hill and Mount Lizzie rise above the valley floor, while smaller hamlets like Millington and Smiths dot the landscape. This map preserves the locations of homes, mills, and farms that defined life in this portion of Hampshire County during the late nineteenth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1923
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain