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1998 Map of Blandford

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Blandford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Blandford and the steep river valleys of western Massachusetts define this late-20th-century landscape, where industrial history meets significant water infrastructure. The Westfield River cuts a deep path through the terrain, supporting settlements like Huntington, Russell, and Woronoco. Evidence of the region’s manufacturing past is found at Crescent Mills, while the massive Cobble Mountain Reservoir and Borden Brook Reservoir dominate the southern half of the sheet, reflecting the area's role in the regional water supply.

Genealogists will find several small burial grounds scattered across the hills, including Clarks Cem and Shatteruck Cem near Montgomery. The map also captures the path of the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Conrail line as they navigate the difficult topography near Turtle Bend Mtn and Punchbowl Mtn. Vast tracts of protected land, such as the Chester-Blandford State Forest and Huntington State Forest, preserve the wooded character of the Hampshire Co and Hampden Co border.