1895 Map of Springfield

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery of this late 19th-century industrial landscape, fueling the development of prominent manufacturing centers like Chicopee and the growing city of Springfield. The map reveals a complex industrial infrastructure where the Chicopee River powers settlements such as Chicopee Falls and Indian Orchard. To the north, the elevation of Mt Tom and Sheldon Hill contrasts with the dense urban grids of Holyoke and South Hadley Falls.