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1895 Map of Springfield

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the industrial and geographical spine of this late 19th-century landscape, anchoring the manufacturing hubs of Holyoke and Springfield. This 1895 survey illustrates a region defined by its reliance on water power and a dense web of rail transport, including the Boston & Albany R.R. and the Hartford Div.. The map documents the intricate canal systems and street grids of South Hadley Falls and Chicopee Falls, contrasting with the more dispersed agricultural settlements like Feeding Hills and East Long Meadow.

Genealogists will find interest in the distinct village clusters such as Ireland Parish and Mittineague, while the northern edge is dominated by the dramatic rise of Mt. Tom. The map also captures the early recreational spaces of the era, most notably the wide expanse of Springfield Park. The transition across the Massachusetts Connecticut state line is clearly marked, showing the southern reach into Thompsonville and the Shakers community.