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1938 Map of Springfield South

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Springfield South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this industrial and institutional hub in the late 1930s. The dense street grid of Springfield is dominated by significant landmarks including the US Armory and Springfield College, while the rail infrastructure is anchored by Union Sta and the Boston and Albany RR. To the west, the Exposition Grounds and Riverside Park line the banks, reflecting the region's role as a center for public gathering and recreation.

Further south, the landscape transitions into the residential and park-heavy areas of Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. Notable green spaces such as Forest Park and the Longmeadow Country Club contrast with the earlier industrial density. Genealogical value is high across this sheet, which maps numerous burial grounds including Oak Grove Cemetery and St Michaels Cemetery, alongside numerous brooks and ponds like Watershops Pond that once powered local industry.