2021 Map of Hampden

About this map

Springfield and the surrounding borderlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut are defined by a complex network of waterways and prominent ridges. The Scantic River and its numerous tributaries, including Watchaug Brook and Thrasher Brook, wind through the valley floors, while significant elevations like Rattlesnake Peak and Bald Mtn rise sharply above the landscape. This 2021 survey illustrates the continued importance of historic community centers such as Baptist Village and Mileoak Corner, alongside the persistent presence of local burial grounds like The Old Cem and Prospect Hill Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions into the rolling terrain of North Somers, Connecticut, where the Shenipsit Forest Trl weaves through the wooded uplands. Numerous ponds and reservoirs, such as Worthington Pond and Cooley Pond, dot the landscape, reflecting a region where water management and conservation areas remain central to the geography of the Hampden quadrangle.