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1941 Map of Northfield

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Northfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this portion of Franklin County, Massachusetts, winding past a series of fertile alluvial flats including Pauchaug Meadow and Beers Plain. The settlement of Northfield anchors the eastern bank, characterized by the expansive grounds of the Northfield Seminary and a transport network defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Across the water, the smaller community of Gill sits near the base of prominent heights like Grassy Hill.

The landscape transitions sharply from the river valley to the steep, wooded terrain of the Northfield State Forest and the peaks of the Warwick border. Evidence of early infrastructure is preserved through spans like the Schell Bridge and Bennett Meadow Bridge, while local history is marked by small educational sites like North Sch and secluded burial grounds including Coller Cem. Distinctive local nomenclature, such as the area labeled Satans Kingdom, points to the rugged character of the western brooks.