1973 Map of Springfield

About this map

Springfield serves as the focal point of this Hampshire County landscape, situated where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor cuts across the Springfield Valley. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel ridges including Frankfort Ridge and Buck Ridge, which guide the dramatic meandering path of the South Branch Potomac River. Along the riverbanks, small settlements and named locations such as Blues Beach, Grace, and Ritters highlight the local reliance on the water for transport and recreation.