1895 Map of Northampton

About this map

Northampton serves as a major hub of industry and institutions in the late nineteenth century, situated at a critical bend in the Connecticut River. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the fertile river valley floor to the prominent Holyoke Range, featuring peaks like Mt. Holyoke and Mt. Norwottock. To the west, the Mill River powers a succession of manufacturing villages, including Florence, Leeds, and Haydenville, while the Williamsburg Br. of the railroad traces the river's path to Williamsburg.