2012 Map of Mount Holyoke

About this map

Mount Holyoke Range anchors this portion of the Pioneer Valley, where the Connecticut River creates a dramatic landscape of fertile flats and steep basalt ridges. The settlement pattern reflects the area's long-standing academic and agricultural identity, evidenced by the proximity of Amherst College, Hampshire College, and Mount Holyoke College. The river's influence is seen in features like Shepherd Island and the expansive Hockanum Flat, while the higher ground of the range includes geological and cultural landmarks such as Titans Piazza and The Notch. This modern survey traces the evolution of colonial-era towns like Hadley and Hatfield into the 21st century, showing how historic cemeteries like Evergreen Cem and Old Hadley Cem remain as physical links to the past amidst 20th-century developments like the LaFleur Airport and the Hampshire County Fairgrounds.