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1972 Map of Blandford

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Blandford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The hills of western Massachusetts are defined here by the winding course of the West Branch Westfield River and the industrial corridor of the Penn Central railroad near Huntington. This area is a patchwork of conservation land and small settlements, featuring the extensive Chester-Blandford State Forest and northern portions of Tolland State Forest. The town of Blandford serves as a central hub, surrounded by family-named landmarks and water bodies like Blair Pond and Dunlap Pond.

A notable intersection of transit history is visible where the Massachusetts Turnpike cuts across the landscape, contrasting with older routes like the Otis General Knox Road. Local community life is grounded in features such as the Golf Course, the Fairgrounds, and the North Blandford Cem, reflecting the transition from a traditional rural economy to the mid-20th-century mix of recreation and infrastructure.