1955 Map of Blandford

About this map

The hills of western Hampden County are bisected by the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Boston and Albany railroad corridor in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape is defined by significant water management infrastructure, most notably the expansive Cobble Mountain Reservoir and the Borden Brook Reservoir. These engineered basins sit within a network of peaks like Dug Hill and Sunapee Hill, where the transition from traditional stage roads to modern infrastructure is clearly visible. The General Knox Stage Trail winds through the Blandford State Forest, offering a glimpse into the colonial-era routes that once connected these upland settlements. Local history is preserved in the locations of the North Blandford Cem and Warfield Cem, while the industrial footprint of the era is marked by a Gravel Quarry and dedicated Service Facilities along the turnpike near the village of Blandford.