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1893 Map of Belchertown, 1932 Print
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1893 Map of Belchertown

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Swift River and its multiple branches—including the East Branch, Middle Branch, and West Branch—form the geographic spine of this Massachusetts landscape as it appeared in the late nineteenth century. The region is characterized by a series of valley settlements that would later be fundamentally altered by water management projects. Key railroad corridors, including the Boston & Albany RR and the New London Northern RR, connect major hubs like Enfield and Belchertown to the broader industrial economy. Many of the small towns and hamlets shown here, such as Greenwich Village, North Dana, Smiths, and Prescott, are documented at their peak of development. Notable landmarks like Quabin Hill and Mount Lizzie rise above the river valleys, while the Lawrence Swamp and Fort River define the western portion of the area near Amherst.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1932
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.8 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain