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1972 Map of Mount Tom

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Holyoke and its neighboring mill towns are defined here by the steep ridge of the Mount Tom Range and the industrial corridor of the Connecticut River. This early 1970s landscape shows a transition between dense urban centers and the spreading suburban developments in Westfield and Southampton. The Penn Central railroad lines trace the lowland routes, serving industrial sites while newer infrastructure like the Mass Turnpike and Interstate 91 reshape the local geography. Notable institutional landmarks such as the Soldiers Home, the Dominican Monastery, and the Childrens Home appear alongside local recreational spaces like Mountain Park and the Southampton Country Club. The map also captures the ecological complexity of the region, from the McLean Reservoir and Whiting Street Reservoir to the numerous smaller water bodies like Pequot Pond and Horse Pond that cluster near Hampton Ponds State Park.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain