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1948 Map of Easthampton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Easthampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Northampton and Easthampton stand as major industrial and residential hubs along the Manhan River and Mill River during the late 1940s. This period shows a landscape defined by institutional growth and manufacturing legacy, featuring the sprawling U S Veterans Hospital and the State Hospital. The rail infrastructure is well-established, with both the Boston and Maine Railroad and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad threading through the river valleys to serve settlements like Florence and Leeds.

To the west, the terrain rises toward the Mineral Hills and Bald Hill, where the Upper Reservoir and Roberts Meadow Reservoir manage the local water supply. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies numerous small landmarks such as West Farms School, St Stanislaus Cem, and Williston Academy. The eastern boundary is marked by the distinct oxbow of the Connecticut River and the steep rise of Mt Tom, anchoring the Connecticut River Valley's geography.