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2021 Map of Ludlow

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Chicopee River defines the heart of this landscape, separating the settlements of Ludlow and Wilbraham as it winds toward the edge of Springfield. This 2021 survey illustrates a region defined by its water resources and industrial heritage, from the sprawling Springfield Reservoir and Broad Brook Canal in the north to the smaller impoundments like Spectacle Pond and Ninemile Pond further south. The topography transitions from the heights of Rock Rimmon and Facing Hills down to the river valley, where the historic Boston Post Rd remains a vital transit corridor through North Wilbraham.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds, including Ludlow Center Cem and the Benjamin Sikes Cem, which sit near the early village core of Ludlow Center. The map also captures the path of the Mass Central Trl, repurposed from the old railroad line, and landmarks like Indian Leap along the river, providing a clear view of the modern residential growth surrounding these long-established New England townships.