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1972 Map of Springfield North

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Springfield North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Connecticut River and the Chicopee River converge in this densely developed 1970s landscape, illustrating the industrial and military importance of the Pioneer Valley. Industrial history is anchored by the Holyoke Dam and its associated Powerplant, which powered the development of South Hadley Falls and Holyoke. The map shows an extensive collection of educational and religious institutions, such as Elms College and numerous parochial schools including St Joan of Arc Sch and St Aloysius Sch.

Mid-century military infrastructure is dominated by the sprawling Westover Air Force Base, while the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Penn Central railroad tracks facilitate regional transport. Local genealogy is well-served by the clear mapping of established cemeteries like Ste Rose Cemetery, Forestdale Cem, and the Polish National Cemetery. To the east, the landscape transitions toward recreation and water management at Chicopee Memorial State Park and Leaping Well Reservoir.