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1977 Map of Northfield

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Northfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this tri-state borderland, where the boundaries of Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire converge. The landscape is characterized by its broad agricultural bottomlands like Beers Plain and Pauchaug Meadow, which contrast sharply with the rising elevations of Stratton Mountain and the Bald Hills to the east. The settlement of Northfield is well-established here, anchored by institutional landmarks such as the Northfield Sch and the Pioneer Valley Regional Sch.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is evident along the river corridor, where the Maine Central Railroad facilitates movement between regional hubs like East Northfield Station and Mt Hermon Station. Local history is preserved in small burial grounds including South Cem and the West Northfield Cem, while curious topographical names like Satans Kingdom and Hells Kitchen suggest the challenging terrain found just beyond the fertile river valley.