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1972 Map of Springfield North

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Springfield North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Connecticut River and Chicopee River serve as the industrial and geographical heart of this region during the early 1970s. Massive water-control structures like the Holyoke Dam and the Holyoke Water Power Co facilities dominate the riverfront, highlighting the area's legacy as a manufacturing hub. The expansive Westover Air Force Base occupies a significant portion of the eastern landscape, contrasting with the dense residential grids of South Hadley Falls and Holyoke.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous burial grounds, including Notre Dame Cemetery, St Patricks Cem, and the Polish National Cemetery. The map also captures the expansion of mid-century infrastructure, with the Massachusetts Turnpike cutting through the southern half and the developing suburban clusters of Fairview and Indian Orchard. Educational institutions like Elms College and several local schools provide further context for the community's growth during this era.