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1969 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ludlow serves as a focal point for this survey, showcasing a transition from industrial riverfronts to the wooded elevations of Ludlow State Forest. The Chicopee River defines the southern boundary of the township, accompanied by the Penn Central and Central Vermont railroads that once powered the local economy. A series of ponds, including Haviland Pond and Murphy Pond, dot the landscape near the center of town, while the massive Springfield Reservoir dominates the northern terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the various burial grounds such as Ludlow Center Cem and Wilbraham Cem. The map captures mid-century suburban and commercial growth, noted by the presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Massachusetts Turnpike cutting through the center of the region. From the higher elevations of Minechoag Mountain to the flat expanse of Cedar Swamp, this record provides a clear look at the diverse geography and infrastructure of Hampden County.