2015 Map of Palmer

About this map

Palmer and its surrounding mill villages sit at a geographical crossroads where the Ware River, Swift River, and Quaboag River converge to form the Chicopee River. This 2015 update shows a landscape shaped by water and industry, from the dense residential clusters of Bondsville, Thorndike, and Three Rivers to the prominent industrial corridors serviced by CSX Transportation. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Mt Dumplin, Chicopee Mtn, and Pattaquattic Hill, which separate the river valleys from the southern reaches of the Swift River Reservoir. Genealogists will find a wealth of local burial sites including Hillcrest Cem, Saints Peter and Paul Cem, and Palmer Center Cem. The area’s aviation history is represented by the Metropolitan Airport located north of Whipples, while smaller residential developments like Meadowbrook Green and Tenneyville illustrate modern expansion within the traditional village framework.