1962 Map of Holyoke

About this map

Nemadji State Forest dominates this northern landscape, where the dense timber of Holyoke and Nickerson is etched by a complex network of glacial lakes and river systems. The transition from the 1950s into the early 1960s is reflected in the transportation infrastructure, notably the presence of the Burlington Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Settlement patterns follow the rail lines, with small outposts like Foxboro, Harlis, and Belden serving as anchor points in an area defined by its water resources, including Net Lake, Graham Lake, and Black Lake.