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1920 Map of Springfield

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this industrial corridor, winding through a landscape of heavy rail and dense settlements just after the First World War. Developed by the Corps of Engineers, this military survey details the complex network of transportation hubs like East Farms Brick Yard Sta and the Springfield St RR that powered the region's economy. High-elevation landmarks such as Mt Tom and Loaf Mt overlook the valley, while smaller communities like Ireland Parish and Indian Orchard are shown in their early 20th-century footprints.

Local industry and public infrastructure are evident in features such as the High Service Reservoir and the Training School. The map also captures the agricultural and early suburban transition south of the city, including the communities of Feeding Hills and Long Meadow, and the religious community site at Shakers near the Connecticut boundary. This record preserves the pre-interstate geography of Hampden County when rail lines like the New England RR were essential for regional transit.