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1964 Map of Easthampton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Easthampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Connecticut River and its dramatic Oxbow anchor this 1964 study of the Pioneer Valley, where industrial centers and academic institutions define the landscape. The city of Northampton is a focal point, showing the sprawling campuses of Smith College and the Northampton State Hospital. Further south, the town of Easthampton is marked by its manufacturing legacy, evidenced by Rubber Thread Pond and the Lower Millpond situated along the Manhan River.

Transitioning from the river lowlands, the terrain rises toward the Mineral Hills and Bald Hill to the west. Significant institutional land use is visible at the VA Hospital and Look Memorial Park in Florence. Regional connectivity is maintained by the Conrail railroad lines, while conservation and recreation areas like the Mount Tom State Reservation and Arcadia Sanctuary protect the diverse topography surrounding the valley floor.