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1975 Map of Mt Toby, 1981 Print
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1975 Map of Mt Toby

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Connecticut River bends and oxbows define this mid-1970s aerial perspective of the Pioneer Valley, where the fertile floodplains meet the rising slopes of Mt Toby. This orthophotograph, prepared from 1975 imagery, offers a rare photographic record of the landscape before significant modern development, showing the clear division between the concentrated village centers and the vast, patterned agricultural fields. From the larger settlement of South Deerfield in the northwest to the edge of Amherst in the southeast, the map documents the historic settlement patterns of Sunderland and the smaller hamlets of Russellville and North Hadley. The sharp contrast between the wooded heights and the silty banks of the river highlights the geographic constraints that shaped these Massachusetts towns, including Hatfield and its proximity to the winding Mill River.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1975
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain