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1938 Map of Mt Tom

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Mt Tom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Mt Tom Range and East Mountain form a dramatic basaltic spine that separates the industrial growth of Holyoke and Westfield in this mid-1930s landscape. The Connecticut River valley's development is evident in the dense street grids of Elmwood, Oakdale, and Highlands, which contrast with the open fields of Southampton and Amostown. This era of transportation transition is captured through the prominence of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad alongside early regional aviation at Barnes Landing Field.

The presence of public leisure spaces like Mountain Park, the Mt Tom State Reservation, and the Country Club reflects the area's maturing social infrastructure. Notable local landmarks for genealogical research include St Jerome Cem, St Marys Cemetery, and specific neighborhood schools such as Ashley Sch and Riverdale Sch. The complex network of waterways, from the Manhan River to the cluster of the Hampton Ponds, illustrates how the topography dictated both residential settlement and industrial utility.