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1946 Map of Springfield North

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Springfield North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Industrial expansion and military development define the Pioneer Valley landscape on the eve of the post-war era. The Connecticut River and Chicopee River anchor the region's urban centers, with Holyoke and Chicopee Falls showing the dense street grids and rail sidings of the Boston and Maine RR. A significant portion of the eastern topography is dominated by the sprawling footprint of Westover Field, reflecting the area's strategic importance.

Settlement patterns reveal established neighborhoods like Aldenville, Willimansett, and South Hadley Falls interspersed with institutional landmarks such as the Chicopee Tuberculosis Hospital and the National Guard Rifle Range. Smaller communities like Fairview and Sandy Hill are connected by a growing network of roads including Page Blvd and Granby Road. Numerous local burial grounds, such as St Patrick Cem and Calvary Cem, provide essential data points for genealogists tracing family roots in these riverfront cities.