Loading map...

1948 Map of Easthampton

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

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The industrial and academic landscape of Northampton and Easthampton is anchored by the winding Manhan River and the sweeping curve of the Oxbow. This post-war revision reveals a dense network of institutional landmarks, including Smith College and the sprawling U S Veterans Hospital north of Florence. To the south, the village of Easthampton sits at the foot of Mt Tom, where the Mt Tom State Reservation preserves the dramatic ridge line leading to Whiting Peak and Goat Peak Tower.

Transit patterns are defined by the Boston and Maine and New York New Haven and Hartford railroads, which served the numerous mills and factories once active along the Mill River. While the urban centers show significant development, the western margins remain focused on rural pockets like West Farms and the rugged Mineral Hills, offering a clear view of the region's transition from manufacturing hubs to a center for education and healthcare.