1894 Map of Greenfield

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The Connecticut River serves as the industrial and geographical anchor of this late 19th-century landscape, carving through the heart of Franklin County. The convergence of water power and rail infrastructure is evident at Turners Falls and Montague City, where the Fitchburg Railroad meets the river's edge. Further west, the North Branch North River supports a string of smaller manufacturing hubs like Griswoldville and Lyonsville, illustrating the era's reliance on localized water power before the widespread adoption of long-distance electricity.