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2012 Map of Northfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Connecticut River defines the central spine of this landscape, carving through a series of fertile intervals including Moose Plain and Great Meadow. The river valley serves as a historical corridor for both rail and road, with the Pan Am Southern railroad line and key settlements like East Northfield and South Vernon positioned along its banks. The terrain rises sharply away from the water into a series of named heights such as Hogback Mountain, Brush Mountain, and Notch Mountain, creating a varied topography that influenced early land use.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find a significant concentration of burial sites, including South Parish Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and the West Northfield Cem. The map also captures several distinct landmarks with colorful vernacular names like Satans Kingdom and Hells Kitchen. To the south, Munns Ferry and Gill Station mark old transit points, while the eastern hills are dotted with remote features such as Sky Farm and the Upper Bald Hills.