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2012 Map of Mount Tom

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mount Tom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Southampton and its neighboring districts serve as a vital corridor between the Connecticut River and the foothills of the Berkshires. The landscape is defined by the prominent ridge line of Mount Tom and East Mountain, which overlooks a dense network of water bodies and recreational sites. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the infrastructure of Barnes Municipal Airport and the Whip City Speedway reflects the area's mid-century expansion into aviation and motor sports.

Smaller, historically distinct communities such as Rock Valley, Ingleside, and Ashleyville are scattered across the lowlands, many situated near reservoirs like Ashley Pond and McLean Reservoir. For local historians and genealogists, the map reveals a significant concentration of burial grounds, including Southampton Center Cem and Saint Josephs Cem. Agriculture also remains a visible part of the local economy through sites like Bashista Orchards, tucked near Whiteloaf Mountain.