1894 Map of Greenfield

About this map

The Connecticut River carves a deep path through the heart of Franklin County, defining the industrial and agricultural rhythm of this Massachusetts-Vermont borderland in the late 19th century. Near the river's bend, the concentration of railroads around Greenfield and Turners Falls—including the Fitchburg Railroad and the Boston and Maine Railroad—highlights a region transitioning into a major transportation hub. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Greenfield Mountain and Ball Mountain, which separate the river valleys from smaller uplands.