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1954 Map of Ludlow, 1958 Print
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1954 Map of Ludlow

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Chicopee River serves as the industrial and geographic anchor of this mid-century landscape, threading through the growing communities of Indian Orchard and Ludlow. This 1954 revision documents the early impact of the Massachusetts Turnpike, added to the sheet in 1958, which cuts an engineered path across the traditional rail corridors of the Boston and Albany Railroad and the Central Vermont Railway. The terrain is defined by the prominent Facing Hills and Minechoag Mtn, contrasting with the managed waters of the Springfield Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint institutional and community landmarks like the Wilbraham Academy and Old Wilbraham Cem, alongside modern infrastructure such as the USAF Radio Range Towers and a local Drive-in Theater. This transition from rural hill towns to a suburban-industrial hub is evident in the dense street grids appearing around Ludlow City compared to the open spaces of Sunset Ridge.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain